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.
9. Murphy blow for Owls and Boro
Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough look set for disappointment in their respective pursuits of Newcastle winger Jacob Murphy, after the Magpies' assistant manager suggested the player will remain at the club (The 72) Photo: Alex Livesey
10. Baggies close in on Kipre and Deeney
West Bromwich Albion look set to beat second tier side Blackburn Rovers to land Wigan Athletic defender Cedric Kipre, and could also complete a loan swoop for Watford's Troy Deeney. (Daily Mail) Photo: Lewis Storey