The result sees Boro finish the season in tenth place, 13 points adrift of the play-offs, and much work will be required over the summer if the side are to make a promotion challenge next season.
Speaking after the loss to Wycombe, Warnock reflected on the season as a whole, and claimed: “To finish tenth, I’m delighted, and I think if we can have a little bit of luck with the recruitment and players coming back from injury, we’ll have a very good chance of finishing higher than tenth next season.
“I don’t think I’m being disrespectful to the lads who have been here but we’ve finished tenth without a striker this season really. It’s very difficult in any league to finish without a striker because I think Britt (Assombalonga) and Ash (Ashley Fletcher) and everybody will be disappointed with the outcome.
“I’m on about ten goals a season minimum and there’s only Duncan (Watmore) who has come up tops. We know where we’re looking and have to bring the right ones in to give ourselves a chance next year.”
Boro will now be full focused on building for next season, as they look to get their summer recruitment right and push on towards the play-offs in the 2021/22 campaign.
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 weekend's action continues:
1. Baggies want Sky Blues star
Coventry City star man Gustavo Hamer has been identified as a key transfer target for West Bromwich Albion, as they look to rebuild following their relegation to the second-tier. He's capable of playing either in the centre of midfield or on the right, (The Athletic) Photo: Nathan Stirk
2. Swans loanee in high demand
Swansea City loan star Mark Guehi has signed a new contract with Chelsea, and looks set to go out on loan again next season. The 20-year-old is attracting interest from Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach, as well as Crystal Palace and Southampton. (The Athletic) Photo: Alex Burstow
3. Race heats up for Chair
Watford, along with a host of sides from Europe such as Genoa from Serie A and Anderlecht from Belgium, have been credited with an interest in QPR midfielder Ilias Chair. He's scored eight goals and made four assists this season. (The Athletic) Photo: Dan Mullan
4. Douglas open to Leeds exit
Leeds United defender Barry Douglas is said to be open to a permanent move to Blackburn Rovers. However, his loan club look unlikely to be able to pull off the deal due to financial concerns. (The 72) Photo: Laurence Griffiths