Three Premier League clubs will enter the bidding for Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson when the transfer window opens, according to a report.
The 25-year-old remained with the Smoggies this season following their relegation from the top flight last time out as his valuation proved too steep.
Sky Sports News suggests that interest persists in the Boro academy graduate, however, with Everton, West Ham United and Leicester City the sides ready to pounce if promotion evades the North-East outfit next month.
Gibson, who has played every minute for Middlesbrough this term, is said to be valued at £20m after agreeing to sign a new contract at the Riverside earlier in the campaign.
Leicester were the side most strongly linked with the England international hopeful last summer.
