New Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock wants to sign Reading FC right back Chris Gunter on a free transfer this summer, according to national reports.

The Reading Chronicle understands that Gunter is set to leave Reading at the end of the  campaign when his current deal expires.

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The former Cardiff manager wanted to bring Gunter to Cardiff during his time at the helm in South Wales, according to reports in The Sun.

Warnock will be bringing his Boro team to the Madejski Stadium on July 14.

The Teeside club currently find themselves in 21st position in the Championship and fell to a 3-0 defeat against Swansea City on their return to action last weekend.