Middlesbrough have agreed a deal to sign Fulham defender Fernando Amorebieta on loan with full back James Husband going the other way . Venezuelan-born centre-back , Amorebieta , 29 , will join until the end of the season to bolster Boro 's options after injuries to Daniel Ayala and Jonathan Woodgate . Middlesbrough have agreed to sign Fulham defender Fernando Amorebieta on loan until the end of season . Amorebieta has made only eight appearances in all competitions for Fulham this season - with his last coming in their 5-1 thumping loss at home to Bournemouth on March 6 . Neither Husband or Amorebieta will be eligible when the sides meet at Craven Cottage on April 25 . Left-back Husband , 21 , has made six appearances for Boro this season . As part of the deal , Boro full back James Husband will be joining Fulham on loan until the end of the season .
Fulham central defender will bolster Middlesbrough 's defensive options . The former England international has been linked with a move to the Championship side in recent weeks and is expected to sign for Boro on loan until January next season.