Middlesbrough have accepted an undisclosed offer from West Ham for midfielder Gary O'Neil.

The Teessiders have confirmed that they have given the Barclays Premier League club permission to talk to the 27-year-old.

A statement said: "Boro have accepted an undisclosed bid from Premier League club West Ham for midfielder Gary O'Neil.

"The Hammers have been given permission to discuss personal terms with the former Portsmouth man.''