Middlesbrough will begin their first season back in the Premier League without captain Grant Leadbitter, who has had hernia surgery.

Middlesbrough are trying to finalise a deal to bring back Valencia striker Alvaro Negredo to the Premier League on loan.

Borussia Dortmund have given Liverpool, Arsenal & Middlesbrough target Neven Subotic permission to talk to other clubs, say reports.

Arsenal have reportedly lodged a £12m bid for Neven Subotic after the defender was told he will be allowed to move to the Premier League.

Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka says it's a privilege to sign Victor Valdes after the goalkeeper signed a two-year contract with the club.

Sky Sports and BT Sport have announced their first batch of televised Premier League games, with Man Utd being shown on six occasions.

The signing of Marten De Roon, in addition to links with Victor Valdes and Robin van Persie, highlights that Middlesbrough mean business.

Premier League new-boys Middlesbrough have completed the signing of Scotland U21 captain Jordan McGhee on a season-long loan from Hearts.

Premier League new boys Middlesbrough have completed the signing of defensive midfielder Marten de Roon from Serie A side Atalanta.

Manchester United are ready to smash the world transfer record for Paul Pogba, while Manchester City want to make a statement purchase.

Real Madrid have told Isco he won't be sold to any of his Premier League suitors, while Southampton are set to sign Saido Berahino.

Liverpool could renew their interest in £15m-rated Rachid Ghezzal after reports in France said Lyon were ready to transfer list the winger.

Manchester United have made an increased offer for one of their top targets, while Real Madrid plan to offer Gareth Bale a lengthy new deal.

Twente ace Hakim Ziyech could be heading to the Premier League this summer with several clubs tracking the Moroccan, TEAMtalk has been told.

Middlesbrough have announced Colombian defender Bernardo Espinosa is to be their second new signing of the summer.

Following Wednesday's announcement of the 2016/17 Premier League fixtures, we look at the stats behind the opening-day games.

The Premier League fixtures have been announced and Arsenal will face Liverpool, while Bournemouth host Man Utd on the opening weekend.

One Boro take a look at the job in hand for Middlesbrough next season and just where they might need to strengthen their side.

Middlesbrough have agreed a deal to sign Viktor Fischer - with the move set to go through when the transfer window officially re-opens.

Southampton have confirmed the departure of £12million midfielder Gaston Ramirez, with Middlesbrough ready to pounce.

Newly-promoted Middlesbrough are close to signing Ajax winger Viktor Fischer for £5milllion, according to reports.

Tomas Kalas has admitted he would have to think seriously about a permanent switch to Middlesbrough if he was offered the chance.

In our weekly feature, we take a look at an emerging talent from world football. Today's takes a closer look at Middlesbrough's Dael Fry.