Only last summer, Bayern Munich attempted a deal for Reading's Omar Richards.
Indeed, the 2020/21 season has seen a number of Championship players put themselves in the shop window for a big move this summer.
It remains to be seen whether Middlesbrough look to invest in further talent this summer.
But if they do, Boro will look to dip into the Championship to snap up some shrewd signings on potentially bargain deals.
Here, we take a look at some of the Championship brightest young starlets stars who the Boro could target in the upcoming summer transfer window:
It remains to be seen whether Middlesbrough look to invest in further talent this summer.