MIDDLESBROUGH FC

Villa's spell will end on 27 January when the Premier League club will look to make move permanent.

The £50m offer for a 50% stake in the Premier League club was rejected.

Bamford joined Middlesbrough from Chelsea yesterday,

Bamford had a successful spell on at at Boro two years ago.

Deulofeu is surplus to requirements under Ronald Koeman at Goodison Park.

Traore only joined Boro from Aston Villa last summer.

Bamford has played under Aitor Karanka while on loan at Middlesbrough in 2014/15 season.

Ben Gibson's future looks set to be the main theme of a window Boro expect to be quiet.

Rooney last featured in United's 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on 17 December.

The Blues can extend lead at Premier League summit to nine points with record-equalling 13th straight win.

Manchester United will host Middlesbrough, which will be the last fixture of 2016 for both clubs.

The Boro boss will be reunited with Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford on Saturday.

United face Middlesbrough in the next league clash on New Year's Eve.

Liverpool face Everton in the next league clash on 19 December.

Simon Mignolet kept the Reds' third Premier League clean sheet of the season as they went second.

Lallana brace and Divock Origi's fifth goal in as many games defeats poor Boro.

George Friend is back in training but will still miss the clash with the Reds.

Spaniard hopes his teammate can have an opportunity to prove his worth soon.

Diego Costa's 10th goal of the season secures a sixth straight win and sends in-form visitors top.

Chelsea have won their last five league games.

The 29-year-old defender suffered a minor knee injury in training.