We’ve picked out 13 top-flight players who Boro could realistically sign on loan in the next few weeks, with many looking to gain some valuable game time to aid their development. Scroll down and flick through our gallery to see the full list.
5. Ovie Ejaria (Liverpool)
The versatile midfielder, 21, can play out wide or in the middle of the park. He already has Championship experience from a loan spell at Reading last season, following a stint at Rangers earlier in the campaign. Photo: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC
6. Adam Lewis (Liverpool)
The young left-back is highly rated at Melwood Training Ground after coming through the Reds' academy. Lewis was made captain of Liverpool's under-18s side when Steven Gerrard was in charge of the team. Photo: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC
7. Jairo Riedewald (Crystal Palace)
Signed by Frank de Boer in 2017, Riedewald, 22, has been on the fringes of Palace's squad in the last two years. The Ducthman has been linked with Boro before and can play across the backline. Photo: Jordan Mansfield
8. Kasey Palmer (Chelsea)
Despite Chelsea's inability to sign players, Palmer is still unlikely to break into the Blues' first team this term. The winger, 22, has racked up over 60 appearances in the Championship following loan spells at Huddersfield, Derby, Blackburn and Bristol City. Photo: Charles McQuillan