Middlesbrough head coach Jonathan Woodgate has admitted his squad remains thin following this summer’s business and that a flux of injuries could be problematic. We’ve identified nine free agents who Boro could still sign to bolster their options this season. Scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see them:
1. Alan Hutton
The experienced right-back, 34, has already been linked with Boro this summer and is still without a club after leaving Aston Villa at the end of last season. Photo: Nathan Stirk
2. Josh McEachran
It seems ages ago since the midfielder, now 26, played for Boro on loan during the 2012/13 season. McEachran made 24 Championship appearances for Brentford last season. Photo: Warren Little
3. Pawel Wszolek
Predominantly on the right wing, Wszolek made 38 Championship appearances for QPR last season and scored against Boro at Loftus Road. Photo: Christopher Lee
4. Danny Simpson
Another seasoned right-back who is looking for a new club. It's an area where Boro still appear short. The 32-year-old remarkably won the Premier League with Leicester in 2016. Photo: David Rogers