Middlesbrough are fighting a losing battle as they try to keep England's newest recruit Ben Gibson.
The defender has been called up by Gareth Southgate as a replacement for Chris Smalling, who pulled out on Friday with an unspecified injury.
Gibson is poised for a big-money switch to one of the Premier League's top-six clubs ahead of next season.
Boro want to keep Gibson, particularly if they stay in the Premier League, but are increasingly resigned to his departure.