As first reported by allnigeriasoccer.com and now echoed by the electronic edition of Gazzette Live, Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo is attracting huge interest from Championship side Middlesbrough.

Gazettelive.co.uk says Boro manager Aitor Karanka will use his excellent relationship with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho in convincing the Nigeria international to join Boro on a long  - term loan when the window opens next month,

20 - year - old Kenneth Omeruo arrived Stamford Bridge this summer following the expiration of his loan agreement with ADO Den Haag.

But he has not suited up for the Champions League campaigners since he recovered from a shoulder complaint.

Omeruo does not mind leaving Chelsea temporarily for the second - tier in England in order to maintain match fitness ahead of the 2014 World Cup.