Boro fans may feel they are well stocked in central midfield, yet the departure of Adam Clayton has left them a man lighter in the middle of the park. Here are nine midfielders who are currently available on free transfers – scroll down and flick through our gallery to see them:
9. Beram Kayal
The defensive midfielder was a key player for Brighton after arriving from Celtic in 2015. The 32-year-old has seen his game time reduced following the Seagulls' promotion to the Premier League and was loaned out to Charlton in the second half of last season. Photo: Marc Atkins