Huth has struggled for first-team football at Chelsea
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Chelsea defender Robert Huth expects to tie up a move to Middlesbrough by the end of the week, his agent Manfred Schulte told BBC Sport.
Huth, 21, has been linked with a move to Wigan and Everton, but looks headed for Boro after they agreed an undisclosed fee with Chelsea.
Schulte told BBC Sport: "I understand the clubs have reached an agreement.
"We are now working on personal terms and I hope to have that done by Friday, or the weekend at the latest."
Centre-back Huth is with the German national team in Geneva preparing for the World Cup.
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It is very important for Robert to play, and we think he will get that chance at Middlesbrough
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And, having become frustrated at his lack of opportunities under Jose Mourinho, Schulte says Huth is looking forward to establishing himself at the Riverside.
He said: "It is very important for Robert to play and we think he will get that chance at Middlesbrough."
Schulte added that Gareth Southgate's appointment as manager proved to be a big attraction in Huth's decision.
He said: "Of course, Gareth was an established international at centre-half and this is Robert's position.
"It will be good for Robert to work with someone who understands what it takes to be a good defender, to help develop him as a player."
In addition, American international defender Oguchi Onyewu has been on Teesside to discuss a possible move from Standard Liege, while Sporting Lisbon winger Roudolphe Douala could finally complete a £2m switch later this week.