Boro will be looking to power their way up the table with some crucial early wins, as they strive to take their positive momentum into the new season in a notoriously competitive division. Here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Palace lead Watkins chase
Crystal Palace are said to be the front-runners in the race to sign Brentford striker Ollie Watkins, who's £18m release clause is now active following the Bees' failure to secure promotion. (Mirror) Photo: Stu Forster
2. Arter eyes top tier switch
Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter is believed to be keen on joining Fulham permanently, despite not playing enough games for the Cottagers to activate a £4m permanent deal clause. (talkSPORT) Photo: GLYN KIRK
3. Hatters to battle for Europa League starlet
Luton Town and Barnsley have both been linked with a move for Lechia Gdansk midfielder Tomasz Makowski, who has been hotly tipped for a move to the Championship this summer. (Football League World) Photo: Selim Sudheimer
4. Whites backed to land Canaries star
Leeds United have been named favourites to sign Norwich City ace Emiliano Buendia, amid interest from the likes of Valencia and Atletico Madrid. He's likely to cost around £25m. (Oddschecker) Photo: MATT DUNHAM