Boro chase Latka

MIDDLESBROUGH have had a bid rejected for Slavia Prague defender Martin Latka.

The 21-year-old Czech Republic U-21 player has nevertheless flown to Malaga in Spain for a seven-day trial with the Premiership strugglers, who have not won a league game for two months.

“Slavia have received an offer from Middlesbrough which does not correspond with our ideas, but the negotiations will continue,” said Slavia press officer Alexander Kliment.

The 6ft 4in defender has been monitored by Boro for some time, with scouts present at several of Slavia’s UEFA Cup games this season.