In the meantime, record numbers of football fans have been taking to Football Manager to get their fix. For a bit of fun, we've fired up the popular management sim and sent the game into the future, to have a peek at who Boro are predicted to sign over the next two transfer windows.
1. Aidan Nesbitt - Morton - Free transfer
Some good news to kick things off - we simmed the 2019/20 season...and Boro stay up! The ex-Celtic youngster is Boro's first signing of summer 2020 - he's a versatile attacking midfielder. (Photo by Jeff Holmes/Getty Images) Photo: Jeff Holmes
2. Junior Hoilett - Cardiff City - Free transfer
He's lost a fair bit of his pace, but his extensive experience in both the top and second flight should make the Canadian winger a decent addition to the Boro squad. (Photo credit: GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: GEOFF CADDICK
3. Aaron Henry - Charlton Athletic - £150k
The youngster went viral for scoring from kick-off for the Addicks' U18s against Man Utd earlier in the season, and Boro clearly like what they saw! He's a bright prospect for the future. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) Photo: Steve Bardens
4. Ki-Jana Hoever - Liverpool - Loan
Oh, this is a nice piece of business. He's an exciting right-back and a Netherlands international, who scored in the Carabao Cup for Liverpool earlier in the season. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Photo: Catherine Ivill