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Ross McCormack is chasing a new deal at Leeds as Middlesbrough prepare to put in a THIRD offer for the Scotland international striker.

McCormack, 27, is only 12 months into the three-year contract he signed with United last summer.

But he is ready to pledge the rest of his career to the Yorkshire outfit, who he joined from Cardiff for a bargain £350,000 fee three years ago.

McCormack, who notched his second goal in three league games this season to earn his side a 1-1 draw in Saturday’s White Rose derby at home to Sheffield Wednesday, is a top target for Boro and Blackpool.

And Elland Road owners GFH Capital will cash-in on the former Rangers hit-man if they receive an offer that meets their valuation.

But McCormack insisted: ”If the club were to give me a longer contract, then I am more than happy to sign it. Whether that comes or not could be a different story.

“I know there are other teams interested in me, but I am very calm about the situation. Whatever is going to happen will happen.

“The main thing is that I am very happy here and focused solely on Leeds United.”

Boro boss Tony Mowbray has been trying to prise McCormack out of Elland Road for a month, and has had bids of £1million and £1.3million rejected by his club’s Championship rivals.

But he is hoping to persuade Leeds to part by upping his offer to £2million this week.