Potential Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest target tipped for move, injury boost for Norwich clash plus striker features in Sunderland win

We wrap up some of the latest Boro-related stories as Neil Warnock’s side prepare for Saturday’s meeting with Norwich at the Riverside.

Reported target tipped for move

With the January transfer window quickly approaching, speculation is starting to increase again.

Boro will be looking to bolster their squad in the new year and will be keen to add another striker or attacking player to their ranks.

The Teessiders tried to sign Everton winger Yannick Bolasie in October, while West Brom playmaker Kamil Grosicki has also been linked with Boro after his move to Nottingham Forest collapsed.

Grosicki, 32, is away on international duty with Poland, when national team boss Jerzy Brzeczek was asked about the futures of Grosicki and forward Arek Milik.

“Arek Milik and Kamil Grosicki are very important players of this team, with an incredible quality,” said Brzeczek.

"They are not having an easy time today, but I think they can change teams as early as January.”

McNair back in action for Northern Ireland

There was some concern among Boro supporters when defender Paddy McNair hobbled off when playing for Northern Ireland last week.

The 25-year-old has been excellent this season, impressing for both club and country.

Northern Ireland were beaten in extra time by Slovakia during their European Championships play-off match on Thursday but were back in action on Sunday.

McNair played the full 90 minutes as Ian Baraclough’s side were beaten 2-1 in Austria in the Nations League.

Boro midfielder George Saville wasn’t involved in the match and has travelled home due to personal reasons.

Walker helps Dons beat Sunderland

Finally, Boro striker Stephen Walker helped loan club MK Dons beat Sunderland 2-1 at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

The 20-year-old frontman was making his fifth appearance and third start for the Dons, who came from a goal down on Wearside.

Walker was replaced on 64 minute, after Scott Fraser struck the winning penalty for the visitors just after half-time.

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