Next up, Boro take on divisional rivals Barnsley in the EFL Cup tomorrow night, before thoughts return to the second tier ahead of Bournemouth's visit to the Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Gunners eye Icelandic 'keeper
Arsenal look to have found a potential alternative signing to Brentford goalkeeper David Raya, and could instead look to bring in Dijon's Runar Alex Runarsson instead. He's an Iceland international. (Telegraph) Photo: FRANCK FIFE
2. Royals close in on striker
Reading are edging closer to landing a new striker, and are hopeful of concluding a loan deal for Sporting CP forward Pedro Mendes in the coming days. He's been capped twice at U21 level for Portugal. (Reading Chronicle) Photo: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA
3. Owls dealt Zohore blow
Sheffield Wednesday's hopes of signing West Brom striker Kenneth Zohore look to have hit a stumbling block, as the player's new Premier League wages could be beyond the Owls' current budget. (Daily Mail) Photo: Dan Mullan
4. Bees move for key target
Brentford look to be closing in on a new signing, with a deal for long-term target Saman Ghoddos edging closer. He's previously been on the radar of Premier League sides, and has 21 senior caps for Iran. (Telegraph) Photo: ROSLAN RAHMAN