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Middlesbrough to offer Ben Gibson a new contract as they try to stop him joining West Brom

West Bromwich Albion target Ben Gibson will be offered a lucrative new contract by Middlesbrough in the hope of tempting him to stay and lead them back into the Premier League.

Gibson will discuss the terms with his uncle, Boro chairman Steve Gibson, who will try to convince him to commit to at least one more season at the Riverside.

Albion have bid three times for the 24-year-old central defender.

Middlesbrough are to offer Ben Gibson a new contract in the hope he stays at the clubu00a0
Middlesbrough are to offer Ben Gibson a new contract in the hope he stays at the club

The latest offer, worth £18million plus £3m in add-ons, was rejected and Tony Pulis was preparing to go back with an improved offer.