THE ESSENTIAL

Chairman Steve Gibson claims he has no plans to walk away from Middlesbrough, instead insisting he will do all he can to get them promoted.

Peterborough director of football Barry Fry has confirmed that Middlesbrough are in talks over a swoop for their captain George Boyd.

Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan knows it could take years for his masterplan for the Teesside club to be fully implemented.

Middlesbrough remain in talks with Celtic after Boro boss Gordon Strachan attempts to bolster his squad with the signings of three Bhoys stars.

Nice are hoping to conclude a deal for Middlesbrough midfielder Didier Digard before the transfer window closes at the end of the month.

Middlesbrough skipper Gary O'Neil has extended his stay on Teesside after the club took up a two-year option on his contract.

Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan is hoping to persuade loan striker Dave Kitson his long-term future lies at The Riverside.

Middlesbrough target Olivier Giroud has admitted that he is tempted by a move to England as reports of a move to The Riverside gather pace.

Middlesbrough still hope to push through a £4.5million swoop for defender Sean St Ledger in January despite changing their manager.

Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan has revealed he is already lining up his list of transfer targets for the January transfer window.

TRANSFERS

Who? - Mido
Where is he? - Middlesbrough
Who is he linked with? - West Ham United
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Who? - Adam Johnson, A
Where is he? - Middlesbrough
Who is he linked with? - Manchester City
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