Boro travel to Watford on the opening day of the season, before matches against the likes of recently-relegated Bournemouth, QPR and Barnsley. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Harrop tipped for new deal
Preston North End are reportedly moving closer to a breakthrough in contract negotiations with Josh Harrop, and could be set to keep the midfielder at the club on a new long-term deal. (Football Insider) Photo: Lewis Storey
2. Toffees' move could be hijacked
Everton's plans to sign Watford star Abdoulaye Doucoure could be scuppered, with reports claiming Ligue 1 giants Monaco could hijack the deal and bring the ex-Rennes ace back to France in a €25m deal. (Sport Witness) Photo: ADAM DAVY
3. Swans capture Lowe
Swansea City have beaten off competition from the likes of Preston and Celtic to sign winger Jamal Lowe from Wigan. The 26-year-old is the fifth signing in a busy transfer window for the club. (BBC Sport) Photo: Lewis Storey
4. Baggies look to beat Rovers to Kipre
West Bromwich Albion could make a shock move for Wigan Athletic defender Cedric Kipre, despite the ex-PSG starlet looking increasingly likely to join Blackburn Rovers for a £1m fee. (The Sun) Photo: Gareth Copley