MIDDLESBROUGH are discussing a possible loan move for Fulham striker Aboubakar Kamara – and are also considering offering a deal to free agent Nathaniel Mendez-Laing.

While Britt Assombalonga now looks like remaining on Teesside after a proposed move to Bristol City broke down, Neil Warnock would still like to freshen up his attacking options before the transfer window closes at 11pm.

Kamara has been told he can leave Craven Cottage on loan today, with Fulham involved in talks aimed at signing former Sunderland striker Josh Maja from Bordeaux.

Boro are ready to make a loan offer for Kamara, who has made just two Premier League starts for Fulham this season.

They are also interested in Mendez-Laing, with Warnock having worked with the free agent during his time as manager of Cardiff City.

Derby County have also made an approach to Mendez-Laing, but the winger is understood to prefer a move to Teesside as he would like to be reunited with Warnock.