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With Middlesbrough being one of the top sides of the division, I would go with a proactive, possession-based approach with 433 formation as a starting point. Even though the new theme is cost-cutting, some new players who can play that kind of football must be signed of course. Right back is a top priority. I would go for Reece James, on loan from Chelsea. What a great player. And on the left side, if George Friend is past it. Bidwell, released from QPR, would be a decent stop-gap solution. Some young left back to provide competition would be a nice addition too. Also, wingers/wide f

to be honest, Grayson did well at Preston but thats still a bluff, can't see him at the U23 team either what happened with Jokanovic at fulham this season? didn't follow that closely. was expecting comfortable survival rather than instant relegation

Berahino is available, been axed by stoke

Reece James on loan would be a no brainer because of the cost cutting. Also desperately needing some young left back to compete with and eventually replace Friend this team needs some pace and flair down both flanks. Tavernier is promising, but he cant do it alone. reinforcements are badly needed. This sheraldo guy looks quite similar to rajiv van la parra, hardly a world beater but could do a job under a proper football manager

Hi all i'm surprised nobody has mentioned Gary Rowett yes he failed at stoke, but did exceptionally well at birmingham city when there was a similar cost-cutting atmosphere than Boro. still young manager who knows the league inside and out.