Middlesbrough are currently 3rd in the Championship table and are chasing down Sheffield United in 2nd place. They turned to Michael Carrick in late October and he has since worked wonders at the Riverside Stadium, guiding the team from the lower reaches of the table into promotion contention.
Boro beat Preston North End 4-0 over the weekend to close the gap on the Blades to three points, although their rivals do have a game in-hand on them at the moment.
Here is a look at how Carrick’s side could line up next term if the transfer rumours and links are true...
Here is a look at how Carrick’s side could line up next term if the transfer rumours and links are true...