It looks set to be a busy transfer window for Boro, who will be targeting strikers capable of grabbing them the goals they need to make a push for the top six next season.
Speaking after their final game of the season, Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock gave an injury update on Marcus Browne, who has been out since January with a cruciate ligament injury. Warnock revealed: “He won’t be available, I think, until September, October. He is working ever so hard.
“You know like I said to you about how you change your mind about somebody, I didn’t like Marcus when I first came to the club, I’ll be honest with you. Not that he had a chip on his shoulder but I didn’t like his attitude at times and had a couple of words with him. I was thinking of letting him go.
“He just changed and he’s been remarkable. I feel really sorry for him, he was really playing well when he got injured, looked as if he could do that job for me and was buzzing in training.
“It’s hard when you’re injured to train like they do but I’ve been really impressed with Marcus, he’s really trained hard and he’s looking forward to trying to get in that squad again.”
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Middlesbrough and the rest of the Championship, as the reaction to last season and the build-up to summer transfer window continues:
1. Neil wants Championship return
Ex-Preston boss Alex Neil has hinted that he'll look to target his return to management in the Championship, contending that he "deserves another crack" at the competition having spent a good deal of time in the competition with both Norwich and the Lilywhites. (Pinkun) Photo: Julian Finney
2. Terriers made move for Eisa
Peterborough United's DoF Barry Fry has claimed that Huddersfield Town made an attempt to sign their striker Mo Eisa last January, making an offer including Reece Brown on a permanent deal in return. Brown is currently on loan with the Posh. (Peterborough Today) Photo: David Rogers
3. Race for Robertson heats up
Sunderland and Fleetwood Town are said to have joined Aberdeen in the race to sign Rotherham United defender Clark Robertson. Earlier in the week, the 27-year-old was tipped to return to the Scottish side six year after leaving them for Blackpool. (Football Insider) Photo: Lewis Storey
4. Duo jostle for Pritchard
Birmingham City and Derby County have both been credited with an interest in ex-Huddersfield Town play-maker Alex Pritchard. The 28-year-old, who join the Terriers for £12m back in 2018, was released by the club earlier this week. (The 72) Photo: Tony Marshall