Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka has revealed that Adam Reach could be made available for loan as his first-team options are limited.

The 22-year-old winger has made only four starts in league and cup this season and Karanka is considering sending him to another club to play more football.

"He knows my thoughts about him, I like him a lot," Karanka told reporters.

"Last season he played a lot of games, but Albert Adomah handed in a transfer request before the window closed and we had to bring in Carlos de Pena just in case.

"It's good for me because I now have both players but also bad for Adam because he has lost his place. But he has a bright future."

Reach made 46 appearances in all competitions for Boro last season.