Former head coach of Stoke and the TBA, Tony Pulis is close to leading the Champion's representative.

The leadership of Middlesbrough expects that Pulis will head the club until the end of next week, reports Guardian..

According to the source, the option that is most acceptable for Borough is not excluded, that Pulis will lead the team until December 26 - to the match with Bolton.

Most likely, ex-mentor Stoke and West Bromwich will sign a contract with Middlesbrough for three seasons.

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