Boro boss Neil Warnock is hopeful the club can make a couple more additions before next month’s October 16 domestic deadline, with another striker high on the priority list.
As negotiations continue, our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has put together what he thinks is the club’s strongest starting XI and substitutes bench – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see if you agree:
1. GK: Marcus Bettinelli
Warnock has made it clear the 28-year-old will be his No.1 goalkeeper this season after joining from Fulham on loan. Photo: Stu Forster
2. RWB: Djed Spence
Has made the right wing-back position his own this term, yet it still feels like Boro need more competition in that area. Photo: Getty Images
3. CB: Anfernee Dijksteel
After a challenging first season at Boro the 23-year-old has looked like a perfect fit on the right of a back three. He is currently one of the first names on the team sheet. Photo: Richard Heathcote
4. CB: Grant Hall
One of Boro's new signings looks like he'll be a key player in the heart of defence this season. Photo: Getty Images