Boro travel to Watford on the opening day of the season, before matches against the likes of recently-relegated Bournemouth, QPR and Barnsley. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough continue to pursue key transfer targets. Here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Mackie urges Dickie to join QPR
Former QPR man Jamie Mackie has urged Oxford United defender Rob Dickie to snub a Premier League move in favour of joining the Hoops, claiming the club would be better for his long-term development. (London Football News) Photo: Catherine Ivill
2. Milan ready Deulofeu raid
AC Milan are said to be readying a move for Watford talisman Gerard Deulofeu, who could be sold this summer as the Hornets look to revamp their squad ahead of a push back to the Premier League. (Tuttosport) Photo: Richard Heathcote
3. Robins eye Pearce
Bristol City are the latest side to take an interest in a Wigan Athletic player amid the Latics' financial crisis, and could look to swoop for ex-Leeds left-back Tom Pearce in the coming days. (Football League World) Photo: Michael Regan
4. Villa to show Watkins the money
Aston VIlla look set to blow their competition out the water in their quest to sign Brentford striker Ollie Watkins, by offering the striker wages of around £70k-per-week to beat Sheffield United and Fulham to his signature. (The Sun) Photo: Alex Pantling