By J Bateman
January 27 2003

Derby midfielder Craig Burley has been reported in being linked with a move to Steve Mclaren's Middlesborough. Middlesborough boss Steve Mclaren is ready to bid for Derby Midfielder Craig Burley after missing out on number 1 target Seth Johnson.

Burley who can leave for nothing in the summer when his contract expires , has caught the eye of Mclaren after a successful comeback after injury.

The Derby midfielder spent almost a year out of the game but he has played his part in turning round results slowly at Pride Park.

Mclaren is believed to be putting forward a nominal bid for his services ,and Derby know any cash is good business sense due to the player being out of contract in the summer.