Swansea Transfer News: Danny Graham Turns Down Middlesbrough

Update:Sky Sports News' North East reporter David Craig claims that Danny Graham's representatives have "ruled out" the Swansea City striker joining Middlesbrough in this transfer window. Reading between the lines, although not stated by Craig, it sounds like Graham has turned down a move to the Riverside. Teamtalk now report the same. Craig also said;

"No deal between Sunderland and Swansea over Graham has yet to be agreed"

Newcastle Chronicle writer Lee Ryder tweeted earlier that Danny Graham is keen to join his boyhood heroes Newcastle United but The Magpies don't wish to meet Swansea's current valuation.

Lee Ryder €@lee_ryder Danny Graham has been desperate for a move to #nufc . Wherever he ends up is secondary choice. NUFC don't see value at £5 million upwards.

--Original Report Follows-- Middlesbrough have joined the race for Swansea striker Danny Graham and have agreed a deal for the striker, according to TeamTalk. The forward began his career with Boro when he joined their renowned youth academy in 2003. He has since played for the likes of Darlington, Leeds, Blackpool and Carlisle before arriving at the Liberty Stadium in 2011, where he has scored 15 goals in 54 appearances. Rivals Sunderland are understood to be in talks with Swansea regarding the player's signature, however Boro are preparing to hijack the deal by reaching an agreement with the South Wales outfit. Graham has already told Swansea that he wants to move back to the North East and a move away from the Liberty Stadium was always on the cards. He played against Sunderland for Swansea on Tuesday and received a frosty reception at the Stadium of Light and was booed by supporters. It is believed that a deal of around £5 million has been agreed between Swansea and Boro.