Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek is reported to be close to completing a permanent transfer to Middlesbrough. Multiple outlets say Vitek is attracting interest from several clubs during the current window, but Middlesbrough are described as being in advanced talks. Vitek, who is 22, returned to Manchester United for the start of pre-season after a previous spell in which he won Bristol City’s Player of the Year awards. The reports indicate that the move to Middlesbrough would be permanent rather than another temporary arrangement, with Middlesbrough among several clubs seeking to sign him. While the sources note that other sides are monitoring the situation, the balance of information suggests Middlesbrough have progressed further than rivals. No final deal terms or timeline are provided in the available coverage, and Manchester United’s and Middlesbrough’s positions are not described in detail.