Middlesbrough are less than three weeks away from returning to Championship action as they host West Brom in their season opener.
Chris Wilder’s side will be eager to enjoy a successful campaigin after narrowly missing out on promotion in May and are continuing to delve into the market to improve their squad.
They have so far brought in Darragh Lenihan and Liam Roberts on frees, while Ryan Giles has joined from Wolves on loan.
Boro are still on the look out for a striker however, with Andraz Sporar, Aaron Connolly and Folarin Balogun all returning to their parent clubs.
Here are today’s rumours...

5. Premier League scouts watch Blackburn Rovers striker
Leeds United scouts have reportedly been watching Blackburn Rovers' Ben Brereton Diaz in recent days, with the club weighing up a move for the striker. It has been claimed the Chile international is valued at around £13 million. (Football Insider) | Getty Images

6. Wolves open talks with Burnley defender
Wolves have reportedly opened talks with Burnley to sign centre-back Nathan Collins. The 21-year-old would be the fourth defender to leave Turf Moor this summer. (90min) | AFP via Getty Images

7. Boro keen on £8m Premier League striker
Middlesbrough are thought to be interested in signing Rodrigo Muniz from Fulham this summer, a year after he joined the Cottagers for £8m. The forward scored five goals in the Championship last season. (The 72) | Getty Images

8. Defender rejects new contract amid Lilywhites interest
Fulham wing back Marlon Fossey has reportedly turned down a new contract at the club, with Preston North End looking to bring the 23-year-old to Deepdale. Bolton Wanderers are also targeting Fossey after he enjoyed a successful loan spell with them last season. (Bolton News) | Getty Images


