Any hopes that Middlesbrough striker Mido had of an escape from the Riverside this January look to have come to an end.

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate will persist with his efforts to swap Mido for Alan Smith despite the Newcastle forward’s anger at the proposed deal.

Middlesbrough striker Mido has reacted angrily to reports that he has been the subject of a swap deal involving Newcastle United.

Mido has reacted angrily to news that he was being lined up for a move to Newcastle without his knowledge.

ALAN SMITH hit out after Newcastle agreed to a swap deal with Boro striker Mido

Middlesbrough and the Football Association have both condemned the decision not to hand a banning order to a Newcastle United fan who admitted racially abusing striker Mido.

Middlesbrough striker Mido has blamed the Football Association’s weakness for the alleged abuse he suffered in last weekend’s goalless draw with Newcastle United.

The Football Association have vowed to ‘take the strongest possible action’ against anyone found guilty of Islamophobic or racist chanting against Middlesbrough striker Mido.

Middlesbrough striker Mido has launched a stinging attack on the FA and Newcastle United for their handling of racist chanting during the Tees-Tyne derby.

Middlesbrough ace Mido will make a decision on his future in the January transfer window.