MIDDLESBROUGH manager Tony Pulis looks set to be busy before the window closes next Thursday, with players expected to leave and fresh faces brought in.

Former Chelsea midfielder Jon Obi Mikel, pictured above, is in line to complete a move to Boro within the next 24 hours after spending time on Teesside undergoing a medical and discussing personal terms.

He is a free agent after a two-year spell in China and is expected to be back at Middlesbrough later today to finalise a deal.

The 31-year-old’s experience and versatility is seen as important by Pulis and his arrival could coincide with Leadbitter’s exit.