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title: "Middlesbrough close in on Fletcher"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2017/07/26/middlesbrough-close-in-on-fletcher/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Daniel Emery"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2017-07-26T18:16:16Z"
modified: "2017-07-26T18:16:16Z"
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# Middlesbrough close in on Fletcher

Middlesbrough are closing in on the signing of Ashley Fletcher from West Ham, according to Dean Jones.

> Twitter: Middlesbrough are close to signing Ashley Fletcher from West Ham (@DeanJonesBR)

The Bleacher Report journalist claims that Middlesbrough are close to clinching a deal to take Fletcher away from West Ham.

Middlesbrough were reported to be readying a £7m bid for the striker early Wednesday morning, with the deal seemingly progressing throughout the day.

![Michael Regan/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2017/07/593230106.jpg)

Watford, Huddersfield and Norwich were also thought to be interested in signing the forward.

However, they were keen on a loan move, with West Ham wanting to move Fletcher away permanently.

Fletcher now looks set for a move away from [West Ham](https://readwestham.com/) this summer as he seeks regular game-time.

The 21-year-old has impressed in sporadic appearances for Slaven Bilic’s side but has failed to nail down a starting role for the [Premier League](https://readpl.com/) outfit.

The signing of Javier Hernandez appears to have given him the green light to leave the club.