Middlesbrough have reportedly begun negotiations to sign striker Danny Graham on a permanent basis from Sunderland.

The 28-year-old spent a portion of last season on loan at the Riverside, scoring six league goals in 18 appearances for the Championship outfit.

He is currently under contract at Sunderland for two more years, but Premier League opportunities look slim for the former Swansea City man.

According to Sky Sports News, Boro are now in talks to secure a permanent deal as they look to bolster their frontline, with Lukas Jutkiewicz thought to be on his way.