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Middlesbrough will not sell defender Ben Gibson this summer as club look for immediate Premier League return

Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson will not be sold this summer, Sportsmail understands.

Owner Steve Gibson is determined to keep his nephew at the club and wants him to lead their promotion charge next season.

The 24-year-old has been linked with Chelsea and Liverpool in recent months after winning his first England call-up in March.

Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson will not be sold this summer amid interest from Chelsea
Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson will not be sold this summer amid interest from Chelsea
Gibson has starred in a struggling team and Liverpool have also sent scouts to watch him play
Gibson has starred in a struggling team and Liverpool have also sent scouts to watch him play

Gibson - an academy graduate - has enhanced his reputation during his first season in the Premier League, despite the team suffering relegation.