The Echo understands Boro have put together an attractive deal to bring the 29-year-old back to the Riverside.
But Rob Edwards’ side will face a battle against Championship rivals Birmingham City who are also interested in the forward.
Akpom was Boro’s leading scorer in the Championship in the 2022/23 season and a popular player among fans.
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He completed a move to the Eredivisie side worth a reported €12.3m plus add-ons in August 2023.
“I’ll still be following the Boro from afar, and wish everyone connected with the club all the very best for the future,” he said at the time.
After arriving on Teesside from Greek side PAOK Salonika, Akpom made a total of 82 senior appearances for the Teessiders, scoring 34 goals.
