Source: Daily_Mail
Stoke set to make £4m bid for Middlesbrough defender David Wheater
Gordon Strachan is facing a fight to keep former England Under 21 centre half David Wheater at the Riverside as Stoke boss Tony Pulis prepares to make a £4million bid.[LNB] The Boro boss has already lost experienced defenders Chris Riggott and Emanuel Pogatetz since the end of the season and is still hoping to persuade Celtic to part company with Scotland centre half Stephen McManus after his loan spell at the Riverside. [LNB] Out of contract: David Wheater[LNB]But with Wheater out of contract at the end of next season, Middlesbrough know they are facing the prospect of losing their fourth high-profile Academy player in two years following the departures of Adam Johnson, Stewart Downing and Lee Cattermole.[LNB] Wheater was made Boro captain by Gareth Southgate a year ago but was relieved of the role by Strachan after his arrival last October. [LNB] Liam's ready to be a Bhoy: Lawrence pleads with Stoke for move to CelticPremier League kit special: The strips your team will be wearing next season[LNB] [LNB]
