Ings, who will turn 33 this month, is available on a free after leaving West Ham following the expiration of his contract.

Previewing Middlesbrough's first friendly of the summer on UK soil as Rob Edwards' side prepare to face Mansfield ...

Middlesbrough are seeking a breakthrough in the summer transfer window and remain actively in talks to sign defenders Callum Brittain and Alfie Jones, as well as striker Danny Ings.

Blackburn Rovers right-back Callum Brittain is at a crossroads as his anticipated move to Middlesbrough stalls.

Liverpool, who have already spent over that amount, are looking to bolster their attack with a £70m move for Hugo Ekitike.