Middlesbrough will offer Arsenal and Aston Villa target Jason Steele new five-year deal

08 December 2010 09:30
Middlesbrough are to offer goalkeeper Jason Steele a new five year contract in a bid to keep him at the Riverside.[LNB]Sign on: Middlesbrough are to offer Steele a new five-year deal[LNB]Arsenal have made tentative inquiries about the England U21 international while Aston Villa and Fulham have monitored him recently also.[LNB]Boro have insisted that the 20-year-old is not for sale but Arsenal were willing to offer around £4million and could yet put more on the table.[LNB]Middlesbrough need funds but realise the importance of giving manager Tony Mowbray a fighting chance of getting out of trouble in the Championship relegation zone and are trying to keep hold of their better players.[LNB]Steele only signed a three year contract last year but his rapid progression and Arsenal's interest will see him treble his salary should he sign the new deal.[LNB]  Villa and Arsenal ready to pounce if Boro decide to cash in on SteeleSteele is not for sale! Boro dismiss reports linking keeper with ArsenalARSENAL FC

Source: Daily_Mail