After finishing seventh in the Championship in 2021/22, Chris Wilder will be hopeful of building on such strong performances as they head into the next campaign.
Wilder has already made some strong decisions bringing in Alan Fettis as the new goalkeeper coach. The Boro boss has also seen Jonny Howson sign a new extended deal as well as recruiting in a new goalkeeper Liam Roberts from Northampton Town in order to bolster support in that area.
It is understood that Middlesbrough have reached an agreement with Blackburn Rovers’ Darragh Lenihan as the centre-back’s current contract comes to an end.
However, as they are looking to bring in players, Boro are also set to see many go with Nathan Wood signing with Swansea; Joe Lumley and Zach Hemming going out on loan and many more heading for the door this summer.
As Wilder prepares for more signings, here is the latest transfer news from Middlesbrough and their Championship rivals...
5. Rotherham to lose out on American star
The 23-year-old American, Marlon Fossey, has recently silenced any reports of a potential move to Rotherham United. Currently on loan from Fulham to Bolton Wanderers, the Trotters had been hoping to secure Fossey’s contract for the upcoming season however Fossey has since taken to Twitter to put a stop to any rumours. (Football League World) | Getty Images
6. Premier League side close in on Burnley star
The England goalkeeper Nick Pope is said to be close to signing with Newcastle United, preparing to undergo a medical. Pope has spent the last six years with Burnley but will now be hoping to stay in the Premier League as his England career progresses. Pope would be the Magpies second summer signing after Matt Targett if all went to plan.(Lancs Live) | Getty Images
7. QPR striker closes in on Australia A-League deal
The 32-year-old Charlie Austin has reportedly undergone a medical with the Australian A-League side Brisbane Roar. His current QPR conract is set to expire at the end of this month and his recent form has not inspired the London club to renew it. Reading were previously linked with the striker but now it would appear Austin is heading down under (Football Insider) | Getty Images
8. Boro Manager hopeful of ‘big stars’ in 2022/23
Speaking to his club’s website, the Middlesbrough manager Chris Wilder has cited he will be signing ‘big names’ to firm up his squad ahead of the next season. Wilder continued by saying: “people will go ‘wow, that’s a really good signing’” (Teesside Live) | AFP via Getty Images