Boro may not be willing to pay the £6 million that Leicester City are asking for Stephy Mavididi, and Clarke is viewed as an alternative option on loan.

Middlesbrough are considering a move for Leicester City’s Stephy Mavididi but are being deterred by the League One side's asking price.

According to Football League World, Middlesbrough have become a rival to Rangers in the effort to sign Leicester City winger Stephy Mavididi. Rangers are considered to have a long-standing interest in the player, and a report from Scottish journalist Mark Hendry last month indicated that the Ibrox club had held talks with Leicester about a potential deal. Other unnamed Championship clubs are also reportedly interested in signing the 28-year-old, who is one of several players expected to leave the Foxes this summer.