McClaren keen to keep Hasselbaink
Hasselbaink, whose deal expires in the summer, scored his 17th goal of the campaign and his 13th in 19 appearances since the turn of the year to spark a 2-0 home win over West Ham.
A fortnight ago the Dutchman revealed that no-one from Boro had approached him about signing a new contract, and it seemed his days were numbered.
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