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BORO are expected to complete the signing of Argentinian playmaker Emmanuel Ledesma early this week.

Talks are at an advanced stage and the Gazette understands that the 24-year-old is close to putting pen to paper.

If the deal goes through, Ledesma will be Boro’s second signing of the summer following the capture of Grant Leadbitter from Ipswich.

It’s fair to say he’s had a nomadic career so far but if he signs for Mowbray it will be on a reasonably long-term contract, allowing him to put down roots and develop his undoubted raw talent.

Ledesma was born in Quilmes, Argentina, but began his professional career with Italian club Genoa.

He’s also had spells at other Italian clubs and played for QPR in the 2008/09 season.

Ledesma returned home to Argentina to play at the end of his first stint with Walsall last year but penned a short-term contract with the Saddlers in March, scoring four goals in 10 games.

Walsall were keen to keep their star player but were unable to tie him to a new deal, allowing Boro to step in and potentially sign the out of contract attacking midfielder.