Report: Middlesbrough to sign Doncaster Rovers left-back James Husband

Middlesbrough are expected to confirm the signing of Doncaster Rovers left-back James Husband today, it has been reported.

According to the Northern Echo, the Teessiders have agreed a fee of £500,000 with the South Yorkshire outfit for the 20-year-old defender.

With personal terms also understood to have been finalised, the transfer could potentially be confirmed ahead of Boro's pre-season friendly at Rochdale this afternoon.

Husband made his senior debut towards the end of the 2011-12 season and has gone on to make 62 senior league appearances for Rovers.