The summer transfer window has closed - and Middlesbrough were among the Championship’s big spenders.
After enduring heartbreak in the play-off final last season, the North Yorkshire outfit set about ensuring their squad was capable of mounting another promotion push.
A total of 12 signings were made, with plenty of eye-catching transfer fees forked out to land players considered elite at Championship level.
Among the high-profile arrivals were goalkeeper Radek Vitek, defender Max Arfsten and forward Will Lankshear, who joined from Manchester United, Columbus Crew and Tottenham Hotspur respectively.
They also landed highly-rated defender Ashley Phillips on a permanent basis, signing him from Tottenham, and won the race to sign USA youth prospect Rokas Pukštas from Hajduk Split.
The window is now shut but clubs can still sign free agents - and there is a vacant spot in Kim Hellberg’s squad.
Many would argue there is no need for further business but if Boro are tempted, here are 17 free agents they could explore deals for.
13. Adam Webster
Brighton & Hove Albion parted with the 31-year-old centre-back seven years after signing him. | Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
14. Jeffrey Schlupp
The former Leicester City and Celtic utility man left Norwich City at the end of last term. | Ian MacNicol/Getty Images
15. Nathan Redmond
After leaving Sheffield Wednesday, the experienced winger put pen to paper on a short-term deal at Blackburn Rovers. He is now unattached once again following the expiry of that contract. | Dan Mullan/Getty Images
16. Greg Docherty
The former Hull City midfielder left Charlton Athletic by mutual consent last week. | James Fearn/Getty Images