Stewart Downing has brushed aside speculation linking him with a move to Tottenham by insisting he wants to stay at Middlesbrough.

Portsmouth have approached Middlesbrough with a view to signing veteran Italian defender Gianluca Festa.

Middlesbrough have failed in their bid to sign Brazilian midfielder Juninho for a third time, according to the player’s father.

Middlesbrough have had a £6m (€9m) offer for South Africa's Benni McCarthy accepted, according to reports.