Middlesbrough will look ahead to the summer transfer season as a time of regrouping and hope. Their 2021/22 Championship season ended with a seventh place finish - just missing out on play offs for promotion.
However, it’s been a season of positives for the Northern side, making it to the FA Cup quarter finals and accumilating 20 wins and 10 draws in league.
Boro star Marcus Tavernier has also had a season to remember as he was able to quell doubters fears regarding his future.
For seasons, Tavernier has divided opinion on his usefullness with many recognising his talent but struggling to see him using it to the best of his ability.
However, since Chris Wilder’s arrival, Tavernier switched positions and has been a key part of Boro’s success this year.
With the summer transfer season coming up, Wilder will hope to solidify his team’s 2021/22 success and strengthen his squad ahead of next year.
Take a look at the latest news from the Championship, including Middlesbrough, and their second-tier rivals.
5. Stoke City boss opens up on £18m duo's future
Stoke City boss Michael O'Neill has hinted that Benik Afobe and Peter Etebo, who cost £18m between, could leave the club this summer, as the Potters continue to try and cut their wage bill. (Stoke Sentinel) | Getty Images
6. Hull City plot summer raid for ex-Sampdoria midfielder
The Tigers are hopeful of attracting the Brazilian international, Fernando Martins, over the summer and are said to have made ‘formal contact’. Fernando only joined his current side, Antalyaspor, in January but has already made 17 appearances, scoring four times and adding four assists. (the72) | Getty Images
7. Barnsley ready swoop for ex-Burnley stalwart
Barnsley are said to have made an approach for Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff. The 44-year-old, who spent 12 years of his playing career with Burnley, looks to be a key candidate to be fill the vacant managerial role at Oakwell for the 2022/23 campaign. (GloucesterLive) | Getty Images
8. Ex-Wigan Athletic star could join Europa League finalists
Rangers and Norwich City are both said to have an interest in ex-Wigan Athletic star Cedric Kipre. The £1m West Brom defender looks set to leave the club this summer, after falling out of favour with his manager Steve Bruce. (NorfolkLive) | Getty Images