Boro will travel to Ewood Park as they look to extend their eight game unbeaten run.
Chris Wilder’s side are flying at the minute and could move as high as fourth with a win over Rovers early next week.
Here are the best of today’s transfer rumours...
5. Archer decision incoming
Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard says a decision will be made over the next week regarding Cameron Archer’s future at the club amid interest from Preston North End. Archer is understood to be keen on a move to Deepdale. (LancsLive) (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) | Getty Images
6. QPR win Sanderson race
QPR have fended off competition from multiple Championship rivals to win the loan race for Wolves defender Dion Sanderson. Millwall, Birmingham City, Blackpool and Bristol City were also keen. (Football Insider) (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images) | Getty Images
7. Oakley-Boothe in demand
Blackpool, Barnsley, and Sunderland are keen on Stoke City youngster Tashan Oakley-Boothe this January transfer window with him potentially available for a loan transfer. (Football League World) (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) | Getty Images
8. Hammers want Lewis Potter
West Ham are in the race to sign Hull City starlet Keane Lewis-Potter in January but we could face competition from Tottenham for his signature. (The Times) (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) | Getty Images