OUTCAST: Ben Gibson

DEFENDER Ben Gibson has been given permission by Burnley to train with former club Middlesbrough after his hopes of a January move fell through.
The 27-year-old, the Clarets’ joint-record signing, is now working at Boro’s Rockliffe Park base after a frustrating 18 months at Turf Moor, although there is currently no arrangement in place for a return to Teesside.
A club statement said: “Following reports in the national press, Burnley can confirm they have given Ben Gibson permission to train with Middlesbrough FC.
“The defender...