Middlesbrough will only let Dan Barlaser leave the club if they can replace him on deadline day amid ongoing speculation linking him with a move to Derby County.

The Rams hold an interest in the former Rotherham midfielder who enjoyed the best football of his career under current Rams head coach Paul Warne during his time at the Millers.

Barlaser has only made 11 Championship starts this term and has played 75 games for Boro having joined them from Rotherham where he made 117 appearances.

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But in what is set to be busy deadline day up in the north east, Boro would only be prepared to sanction his exit providing they sign adequate cover for the 28-year-old.

Anfernee Dijksteel is another player that has had plenty of admirers but he is also in the same boat as Barlaser following the latest update from the Northern Echo.

Boro had been looking at strengthening their own midfield as they chase promotion to the Premier League but lost out on a move for Glen Kamara who moved to Saudi Arabia last week.

Derby are eager to bolster their midfield options and have also been linked with a move for Nottingham Forest schemer Lewis O'Brien, who is also attracting interest from a number of clubs in the second tier.

After landing Sondre Langas in a £4m deal from Viking FK over the weekend in what looks an exciting deal for one of Norwegian football's hottest properties, Derby will now look to bolster their options further up the pitch.

A creative midfield player is among the priorities for Derby before the close of play while a winger is also on the agenda.

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