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
5. Race heats up for Blues prospect
Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County are among a host of Championship sides to be credited with an interest in Chelsea defender Jake Clarke-Salter. The player is set for his fifth season out on loan from the Blues. (Goal) Photo: Giuseppe Bellini
6. Cottagers could scupper Villa deal
Fulham are said to be ready to hijack Aston Villa's move for Nottingham Forest star Matty Cash, with an offer of £10m plus a player in exchange likely to be enough to secure the 23-year-old's services. (Telegraph) Photo: Michael Regan
7. Swans lead Lowe chase
Preston North End, Millwall and Celtic look set to lose out on Wigan Athletic winger Jamal Lowe, with the latest reports suggesting Swansea City are in "pole position" to sign the in-demand ace. (Wales Online) Photo: Alex Burstow
8. Hornets duo eyed by Valencia
Valencia are looking to striker a double deal with Watford for Etienne Capoue and Luis Suarez, according to Spanish media reports. The Spanish giants are looking to secure the pair on a loan deal. (Sport Witness) Photo: Richard Heathcote