After announcing deals for Viktor Fischer and Bernardo Espinosa, it seems Middlesbrough are determined to add more players to their squad ahead of a difficult season in the Premier League.
Thursday’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport claims Middlesbrough are close to completing a deal for De Roon, and that ‘it only lacks an official announcement’.
The Dutch midfielder signed for Atalanta at the start of last season from SC Heerenveen in a €1.3m deal, and the Serie A club are now expected to make a sizeable profit on him.
Gazzetta haven’t mentioned how much the 25-year-old would cost Aitor Karanka, but reports earlier suggested Middlesbrough made a bid of around €12m.
The final amount paid by Middlesbrough for De Roon could very well be more than €12m, but the clubs may choose to keep it under wraps.
De Roon made 36 league appearances for Atalanta last season, and is primarily a defensive midfielder.
