Boro close on Jutkiewicz

Sky Sports understands Middlesbrough are closing in on the signing of Coventry striker Lukas Jutkiewicz.

Middlesbrough agree deal with Coventry for striker

Sky Sports understands Middlesbrough are closing in on the signing of Coventry striker Lukas Jutkiewicz. A deal is understood to have been agreed between the two clubs with the player set to undergo a medical and discuss personal terms. Jutkiewicz has been Coventry's shining light in a disappointing season to date, scoring nine goals for the Championship strugglers Jutkiewicz's future at Coventry has been the subject of speculation for some time with a number of clubs chasing the highly-rated 22-year-old. Southampton and West Ham have been credited with an interest in the former Everton youngster, but it appears Middlesbrough are set to win the race for Jutkiewicz. Jutkiewicz has been a long-term transfer target for Boro boss Tony Mowbray and they are believed to have tried to sign the player in the summer. Mowbray has been looking to bring in a new striker to bolster his side's bid for promotion and it appears he is close to landing Jutkiewicz.