Report: Middlesbrough interested in Hellas Verona goalkeeper Rafael

Championship favourites Middlesbrough are interested in signing Hellas Verona goalkeeper Rafael, reports in Italy suggest.

Tuttomercatoweb claims that Boro have offered the Brazilian keeper a three-year contract as they look to gain promotion to the Premier League.

However, it has been suggested that Rafael, who has made over 300 appearances for the Serie A side since joining in 2007, is not keen on a move to the Riverside Stadium.

Boro currently have Dimitrios Konstantopoulos and Tomas Mejias available as goalkeeping options.