Middlesbrough skipper Emanuel Pogatetz is a reported transfer target of Italian giants Roma, according to the player’s representatives.

Media sources in Austria are claiming that AS Roma are interested in Middlesbrough’s Austrian defender Emanuel Pogatetz (26).

Emmanuel Pogatetz is prepared to remain at Middlesbrough and lead their promotion push next season.

Emanuel Pogatetz faces a knee operation which will rule him out for the rest of the season.

Doomed Middlesbrough’s hopes of avoiding the drop have been hit by the loss of influential captain Emmanuel Pogatetz who has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Middlesbrough skipper Emanuel Pogatetz has been ruled out for three weeks with a knee injury and will miss the visit of Hull on Saturday.The Austria international is replaced in the squad by fellow defender Chris Riggott, who has recovered from a thigh injury.

Emmanuel Pogatetz has rejected claims he may leave Middlesbrough if they are relegated.

EMANUEL POGATETZ insists he is fully committed to Boro’s battle for survival

Middlesbrough captain Emanuel Pogatetz has dropped a strong hint that he will look to leave the club should they be relegated.

EMANUEL POGATETZ is ready to jump ship if Middlesbrough go down this season