Middlesbrough are closing in on the signing of Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek, according to Alex Crook. A new goalkeeper looks to be close now for Kim Hellberg with Radek Vitek close to joining, according to Alex Crook. Those numbers highlight just how valuable a dependable goalkeeper can be over the course of a Championship season. Signing Vitek would represent another significant investment, but one with the potential to pay dividends for years to come. Despite losing a big player in Hackney, Hellberg appears to have a much stronger squad on his hands this season.