Middlesbrough are considering whether to subsidize Grant Leadbitter's Sunderland return - after learning the Black Cats' spending is capped.

Championship strugglers Ipswich are hoping to broker a double deal with Middlesbrough to land two Riverside stars, we can reveal.

Sunderland are looking to bring midfielder Grant Leadbitter back to the club this summer, TEAMtalk can exclusively reveal.

Middlesbrough will begin their first season back in the Premier League without captain Grant Leadbitter, who has had hernia surgery.