Ahead of the big kick-off next month, we've taken a look at how Transfermarkt rate every team's current market value - a controversial measurement which has thrown up some truly bizarre player worths in the past. Here's how Middlesbrough's squad market value shapes against every other Championship side.
5. Barnsley - Total squad market value = £12m
Number of players: 22. Average age: 23. Most valuable player: Cauley Woodrow (£1.4m). Photo: Jordan Mansfield
6. Sheffield Wednesday - Total squad market value = £21.6m
Number of players: 22. Average age: 28. Most valuable player: Adam Reach (£3.2m). Photo: Bryn Lennon
7. Millwall - Total squad market value = £21.8m
Number of players: 21. Average age: 28. Most valuable player: Jed Wallace (£3.6m). Photo: Alex Livesey
8. QPR - Total squad market value = £21.8m
Number of players: 23. Average age: 26. Most valuable player: Eberechi Eze (£8.1m). Photo: George Wood