MIDDLESBROUGH remain in dialogue with Bristol City after tabling a bid for striker Tommy Conway.

Boro made an offer for the 21-year-old after initial talks - and conversations are ongoing with the clubs working to come to an agreement that suits all parties.

Bristol City have reluctantly accepted Conway will be moving on, with the Scotland international having turned down an offer of a new contract. His current deal is due to expire next summer, but, with Conway under the age of 24, compensation would have to be paid to the Robins if he was to sit out the rest of his deal and leave a year down the line.

That won't happen, with City boss Liam Manning admitting last week it would be best for the club and the player if Conway's exit was finalised ahead of the summer transfer deadline.

Conway was identified as a leading target this summer by Boro, who have closely monitored his situation, hence their willingness to be patient as they look to bolster their attack.

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Conway has Championship pedigree, having topped City's goal charts in the last two seasons. That form led to international honours and a call-up to the Scotland squad for the recent European Championship.

Having made clear he has no intention of agreeing a new deal, Conway has been training with Bristol City's Under-21s since reporting back for pre-season and hasn't featured in any of the club's summer friendlies.

Wolves, Burnley, Rangers and Celtic have been loosely linked this summer, but Boro are thought to be the only club to table an offer.

According to reports in Bristol, Burnley made what is described as a tentative enquiry but their valuation of the striker doesn't meet City's asking price.

That asking price is unclear but BristolLive say Boro's bid is worth up to £5m, with ongoing conversations thought to centre around the structure of the deal.

City boss Manning said last week: "It's obviously not ideal for me. Tommy's got a decision to make.

"We've made him a terrific offer as a club, I think it's the best place for him. I totally understand if someone's journey is going miles quicker than the team's then I understand the move. At the minute he's at the level where he's still being challenged. I think he's put in some good performances, I still think he's got a huge amount to do and improve which I'm sure he'd agree with."