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Middlesbrough handed boost in race for £12m defender, Derby County in deadline day transfer drama - Championship gossip

A goal either side of the break saw Middlesbrough pick up all three points against Barnsley last Saturday, with Jonny Howson and new signing Chuba Akpom's efforts seeing Neil Warnock's side secure a vital 2-1 win over Barnsley.

Next up, Boro host Reading next Saturday, in what should be a thrilling contest between two well-matched sides. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough continue to pursue key transfer targets ahead of the upcoming domestic deadline next week. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.