The result sees Boro head into February in seventh place with 40 points for 27 matches, and look more than capable of challenging sixth place Bournemouth whose grip on the final play-off place looks to be loosening, after three defeats in a row for Jason Tindall's side.Meanwhile, it's transfer deadline day, and it will be intriguing to see whether Middlesbrough can get any last-gasp deals over the line, having already snapped up Darnell Fisher from Preston on Saturday.Discussing his new signing, Neil Warnock revealed: "He's an athletic type who's desperate to come and do well with us. He's had three-and-a-half years at Preston at this level. He knows what it's all about and I think he will do well.Here's our latest rundown of the latest news and transfer chat involving Middlesbrough and a number of their divisional rivals, as we move into final few hours of the January transfer window:
1. Robins eye Arter
Bristol City are believed to be homing in Nottingham Forest midfielder Harry Arter. The 31-year-old only joined his current club in the summer, but could already move on with a deadline day deal rumoured to be on the cards. (Bristol Post) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
2. Blues snap up Cosgrove
Birmingham City have snapped up striker Sam Cosgrove from Abderdeen. The 24-year-old 47 goals in 103 appearances for the Dons, scoring over twenty goals in both the 2018/19 and 2019/20 campaigns. (Club website) Photo: Mark Runnacles
3. Terriers turn to Gregory
Huddersfield Town are rumoured to be plotting a late swoop for Stoke City striker Lee Gregory. The ex-Millwall forward was a regular starter for the Potters last season, but has spent much of the current campaign sidelined with injury. (Football Insider) Photo: Lewis Storey
4. Davies set for Anfield switch
Liverpool are set to announce a shock £2m move for Preston defender Ben Davies, and look set to beat the likes of Celtic and Bournemouth in a deadline day scrap for the 25-year-old. (BBC Sport) Photo: Jan Kruger