Middlesbrough are closing in on Rob Edwards' successor after reports in Sweden claim that they have triggered Kim Hellberg's release clause. Boro have been linked with the likes of Gary O'Neil, Steven Gerrard, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and even a shock comeback for Michael Carrick, however the Hammarby IF head coach has emerged as the contender.

According to Swedish outlet Expressen , Hellberg will leave for England after the Riverside club triggered a three million kronor (£240,600) release clause. The 37-year-old's assistant coach David Selini will also join him as Boro look to return to the Premier League as they sit second in the Championship.

The report claims that formalities remain between Hammarby and Middlesbrough but the process has already begun to acquire a work permit for

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