Middlesbrough lead queue to land Ireland striker Ogbene

Michael Carrick is keen to bring the Corkman to Teeside.

IN DEMAND: Rotherham United's Chiedozie Ogbene. Picture: Nigel French/PA Wire.

Middlesbrough have emerged as favourites to land Ireland striker Chiedozie Ogbene as the Corkman appears to have played his final game for Rotherham United.

Ogbene’s precarious contract situation – he can leave for free in the summer – has increased the chances of a transfer before Wednesday’s deadline and a raft of fellow Championship clubs are keen.