Boro travel to Watford on the opening day of the season, before matches against the likes of recently-relegated Bournemouth, Queens Park Rangers and Barnsley. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship
1. Rovers bag new stopper
Blackburn Rovers have strengthened their side with a new goalkeeper, after completing the signing of Gent stopper Thomas Kaminski. He featured in the Photo: KENZO TRIBOUILLARD
2. King on Milan's radar
AC Milan are looking to beat the likes of Everton and Newcastle United to Bournemouth forward Josh King, who has been valued by the recently-relegated Cherries at around £25m. (Daily Mail) Photo: Pool
3. Leeds receive Watkins boost
Leeds United's hopes of signing Brentford's Ollie Watkins looked to have received a boost, as fellow suitors West Brom are now targeting Huddersfield's Karlan Grant after baulking at the Bees' £20m asking price. (The Athletic) Photo: Alex Pantling
4. Potters set to cut Ndiaye losses
Stoke City look set to cut their losses on £14m flop midfielder Badou Ndiaye, with a bid in the region of £1.7m likely to be enough for Turkish giants Besiktas to land their key target. (Sport Witness) Photo: Harry Trump