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EMMANUEL Ledesma will fly in to complete his move to Boro once his partner gives birth.

The Argentinian playmaker is currently in Buenos Aires but will travel to the UK to undergo a medical at Rockliffe Park and complete his transfer following the safe arrival of the couple’s baby.

Whether that’s before pre-season training starts on Thursday remains to be seen.

But Tony Mowbray, who confirmed Boro’s long-standing interest in the 24-year-old on Friday, is happy to bide his time, safe in the knowledge that, barring any late hiccups, he’s going to get his man eventually.

One player looking increasingly likely to link up with the squad on Thursday is former Boro defender Stuart Parnaby, who is expected to sign a contract with the club over the next 48 hours.

As things stand, Mowbray doesn’t have a senior right-back at his disposal with both Justin Hoyte and Tony McMahon now out of contract.

Durham-born Parnaby, 29, has been a free agent since being released by Birmingham City a year ago.