Boro travel to Watford on the opening day of the season, before matches against the likes of Bournemouth, Queens Park Rangers and Barnsley follow. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship
9. Boro face competition for Sanogo
Millwall and Preston North End are said to have joined Middlesbrough in the race to sign ex-Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo. The Frenchman is on the look-out for a new club, after leaving Toulouse last month. (Team Talk) Photo: REMY GABALDA
10. Hornets eye Mawson
Watford are considering a move for Fulham defender Alfie Mawson, who could be let go by his club after suffering an injury-plagued career at Craven Cottage thus far. (London Football News) Photo: Ashley Allen