Boro wait on Juninho

MIDDLESBROUGH remain hopeful Brazilian World Cup star Juninho will accept their best offer of a deal to bring him back to Teesside.

Assistant manager Bill Beswick admitted the decision is now down to the midfielder after Boro presented him with an improved package earlier this week.

‘‘The ball is in Juninho’s court. He has his offer. We feel we have made him a good offer,” said Beswick.