Championship rumours: Striker linked to Middlesbrough speaks on his future, Blades want young Liverpool star

Middlesbrough are hoping to improve their squad this summer having already made five signings ahead of their league opener next weekend.

Middlesbrough have made five signings ahead of the start of the Championship season, including a trio of free transfers in Sammy Ameobi, Joe Lumley and Lee Peltier.

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Meanwhile Jordan Archer, Britt Assombalonga, Ashley Fletcher, George Saville and Marvin Johnson all left the club.

These departures come with a heavy heart for many fans, with Assombalonga spending two consecutive seasons between 2017 and 2019 as Middlesbrough's top scorer, while many supporters were keen for Marvin Johnson to extend his stay with the club.

Posh fans may be in luck this summer as Peterborough United have said there has been no contact in three months from Rangers regarding Jonson Clarke-Harris. Since then Barry Fry has spoken to Rangers scout Mervyn Day at a Posh match, with no mention of the forward.

Neil Warnock has most definitely strengthened his squad so far ahead of their fixture against Fulham next week – a game that may prove to be a challenging opener. Boro will be keen to give Fulham a shock return to the Championship, after failing to beat the London outfit in their last five meetings.