Middlesbrough have won the race to sign Jonny Howson from Norwich.
The midfielder, who has turned down a new contract at Carrow Road, is set to become Boro boss Garry Monk's first major signing at the Riverside as he bids to get the Teesside club back in the Premier League at the first time of asking.
Leeds-born Howson is keen to move closer to home in Yorkshire, having left Elland Road to join the Canaries in 2012.
Former club Leeds had been interested in re-signing the 29-year-old but, barring any late hitches, Middlesbrough appear poised to reach agreement for a player Norwich value close to £5million.