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Jordan Rhodes interesting Burnley, Hull and Celtic after Aitor Karanka confirms he can leave

Middlesbrough are ready to trigger an eight-club auction for striker Jordan Rhodes but want to recoup the £9million they paid for him.

Burnley and Hull City are both keen on the 26-year-old goalscorer while Aston Villa, Sheffield Wednesday, Norwich City, Brighton, Derby and Celtic have also expressed interest.

Boro manager Aitor Karanka has confirmed Rhodes can leave Middlesbrough saying: 'Jordan a player in this squad but if he wants to leave, if we receive the right offer from a club that wants to buy him, and we are happy with the deal, then fine.

Aitor Karanka has revealed that he is willing to let striker Jordan Rhodes leave Middlesbrough
Aitor Karanka has revealed that he is willing to let striker Jordan Rhodes leave Middlesbrough
Boro paid u00a39million for the forward in January and will be looking recoup the money they paid
Boro paid £9million for the forward in January and will be looking recoup the money they paid

'But if he wants to stay here, he's part of the squad and I'm happy.