Graham Potter says Matt Clarke’s permanent move to Middlesbrough is "pretty close".

The head coach gave an update in his press conference ahead of the Forest Green cup tie.

The centre-back is expected to go to Teesside in a deal worth more than £2 million.

Potter said: "It’s a good opportunity for Matt.

“He gets a chance of more regular game time.

“He has been fantastic to work with, I must say.

“A great character so, if it happens, Middlesbrough have got a good player there, a good person, so it's good for everybody, I think.”