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.
5. Gunners want Bees duo
Arsenal could be set to raid Championship side Brentford for two key players, with goalkeeper David Raya and star winger Said Benrahma believed to be on Mikel Arteta's transfer shortlist. (90min) Photo: Alex Burstow
6. Spurs close in on Wilson
Spurs are closing in on a move for Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson, and could pay around £30m to secure the recently-relegated forward as backup for star man Harry Kane. (Express) Photo: Clive Mason
7. Forest man could make Greeke exit
Europa League side Olympiacos are said to still have Nottingham Forest midfielder Tiago Silva on their transfer shortlist, but will only make a move if they fail to land Vitoria Guimares' Pepe. (Sport Witness) Photo: Stu Forster
8. Neil sets hefty asking price amid Celtic interest
Preston North End boss has claimed it would take a bid of around £10m to even consider selling key defender Ben Davies, and that there is yet to be any contact despite reports of Celtic interest. (Football League World) Photo: Lewis Storey