Boro are keen to sign at least one more centre-back before the start of the campaign, yet there is also a lack of creativity in the final third.
We’ve picked out nine creative players who could be available for Boro to sign on loan this summer – scroll down and flick through our gallery to see them:
9. Emile Smith Rowe (Arsenal)
Following a loan move to Huddersfield in January, the 20-year-old made 19 league appearances for the Terriers and helped them stay in the Championship. Whether Arsenal feel another loan move to the second tier is right for Smith Rowe's development remains to be seen. Photo: Stuart MacFarlane