Middlesbrough close in on Josh McEachran?

Middlesbrough are reportedly closing in on a loan deal for Chelsea midfielder Josh McEachran.

The 19-year-old, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Swansea City, has struggled to make an impact at Stamford Bridge after making his first-team debut in 2010.

The Championship club may now land the England Under-21 international for the upcoming campaign, according to the Daily Mail.

Bolton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers are also thought to be interested in McEachran.