Rafa losing out to Boro for Kop kid

MIDDLESBROUGH are set to beat Newcastle and land Liverpool’s Sheyi Ojo.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is prepared to let the England Under-20 World Cup winger go out on loan to aid his development.

Toon chief Rafa Benitez is keen on Ojo, 20, as he seeks to boost his options in attack, but they are struggling to agree a deal.

Kop bosses do not want to sell Ojo – and feel a season’s loan with Garry Monk’s Boro is better. BIRMINGHAM have joined Championship rivals Derby in the chase to land Hull’s Tom Huddlestone, 30.

Midfielder Huddlestone (above) can quit the Tigers for £2million after triggering a release clause following their relegation.

Blues boss Harry Redknapp is ready to fight for his signature but Rams’ chief Gary Rowett is in pole position to land Huddlestone, who began his career at Derby in 2003.