Middlesbrough closing in on signings of Phillips and Vitek

Middlesbrough is reportedly nearing agreements to sign defender Ashley Phillips from Tottenham and goalkeeper Radek Vitek from Manchester United. The team has settled on a fee of around £14 million for Vitek, who spent last season on loan at Bristol City. These potential moves are part of a busy summer for Boro, which includes a recent signing of striker Will Lankshear from Spurs. Alongside these acquisitions, there are expected departures, with Delano Burgzorg linked to Preston North End and Kaly Sene slated for a transfer to Young Boys in Switzerland.

• 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Middlesbrough close in on double deal and departures