Next up, Boro travel to take on QPR in the Championship next weekend, in what should be a well-matched contest against the Hoops. Meanwhile, Neil Warnock continues to eye further transfer business, as the squad rebuild continues. Here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Forest hit Arter stumbling block
Nottingham Forest are set to be kept waiting as they look to land Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter, as the club need to move on players in order to afford his wages. (Nottingham Post) Photo: NIALL CARSON
2. Potters close in on Gunn
Stoke City look set to complete the signing of Southampton goalkeeper Angus Gunn, with want-away Potters 'keeper Jack Butland set to move the other way as part of the deal. (Mirror) Photo: Julian Finney
3. Davies could leave for nothing
Preston North End star Ben Davies could be set to leave the Lilywhites for nothing at the end of the season, with reports north of the border suggesting Celtic could sign him on a pre-contract deal. (Scottish Sun) Photo: Alex Livesey
4. Whites battle for Royals wonderkid
Leeds United look set to battle Arsenal and Wolves to sign Reading wonderkid Michael Olise. The 18-year-old winger is the latest starlet to come through the Royals' ranks, and could attract a transfer bidding war. (Football League World) Photo: Naomi Baker