MIDDLESBROUGH could find themselves stuck in the middle of a dispute between controversial Leeds United chairman Massimo Cellino and the Football League next month.

Sky Sports are attempting to rearrange Boro’s trip to Elland Road on Saturday, February 13 to Monday, February 15 and Cellino is understood to be weighing up his options.

Leeds’ Italian owner has been in dispute with the Football League and it came to a head in the build up to Derby County’s rearranged fixture in late December.

He threatened to lock Sky out because of the disruption Leeds have faced this season, having had the date/time of 11 games changed for broadcast. Cellino is of the belief that Leeds suffer a financial loss from televised matches at Elland Road due to reduced income commercially.

In the end he backed down at the last minute by allowing the Derby match to be televised, having been warned by the Football League that Leeds would face a charge of misconduct if Sky were not allowed in.

But now, with Sky seeking to switch the visit of Middlesbrough next month, there could be a further battle between the Football League and Leeds which would determine whether or not the TV cameras will be allowed inside Elland Road for the visit of Aitor Karanka’s team.

Middlesbrough are not commenting on the situation because Sky are waiting for a decision from police before confirming the latest date change, but Cellino is stunned by the League's decision to even contemplate a further adjustment for Leeds.

Cellino has been quoted stating: “Ask the Leeds United fans what they think. It’s up to the Football League. I’m still trying to understand it and I’m a little confused.”