Strach happy to seal St Ledger deal

The deal to make the 24-year-old Republic of Ireland international's loan move from Preston to the Riverside Stadium permanent was put in place under former boss Gareth Southgate.But just seven games into his spell on Teesside, Southgate departed to be replaced by Gordon Strachan.However, the Scot confirmed the club intends to press ahead with the transfer when the winter window opens.He said: "He will be staying here. As far as I am concerned, it's done. That's what I have been told, anyway."St Ledger has become a fixture in the Boro team, starting the last 10 games after making his debut as a substitute in the 3-1 Championship victory at Sheffield Wednesday on September 15.

Source: Team_Talk