Manager Neil Warnock will be looking for his side to use their positive momentum from avoiding relegation into the new campaign, and power their way up the table with crucial some early wins. Here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
5. Boro new boy eyes promotion
Middlesbrough new boy Grant Hall has claimed he's targeting promotion to the Premier League under Neil Warnock. The pair have been reunited at Boro after previously working together at QPR. (Club website) Photo: Andrew Redington
6. Race for Eze heats up
Crystal Palace look set to lead the charge for QPR sensation Eberechi Eze, with the latest reports suggesting the club will make an opening off of £12m for the Spurs and West Ham target. (The 72) Photo: Shaun Botterill
7. Leeds linked with Carvalho
Leeds United have been tipped to battle the likes of Spurs and Leicester City to sign Real Betis midfielder William Carvalho, who is said to be valued at around £23m. He's been capped on 59 occasions for Portugal. (Sport Witness) Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
8. Bees eye promotion windfall
Should Brentford secure promotion to the Premier League, the club look set to receive a £160m windfall, while their play-off final opponents, Fulham, rake in £25m less as they already receive parachute payments. (BBC Sport) Photo: Catherine Ivill