Premiership clubs set to battle for Reiziger

DUTCH star Michael Reiziger has shunned a transfer to Spanish champions Valencia, in preference of proposed move to England.

The news is now bound to alert a host of clubs, including Middlesbrough who were thought to be leading the chase amongst Premiership clubs.

Reiziger had been offered a three-year deal to continue his La Liga career at Valencia following his seven-year stint with Barcelona but he has opted to move to England.