Middlesbrough told what their January transfer window priorities should be as plans step up

A Teesside Live fan panel has outlined Middlesbrough's key January transfer priorities as the Championship club prepares to back manager Kim Hellberg's promotion push. With Boro among the league leaders, contributors John Donovan, Chris Cassidy, Dana Malt, and Phil Spencer offered their recommendations for where the squad must strengthen when the mid-season transfer window opens.

The panelists largely agreed that adding an experienced backup striker for Will Lankshear and securing central midfield depth to support Aidan Morris and Sebastian Berhalter should be the main focuses. Other suggestions included adding an attacking midfielder to compete with Riley McGree, finding defensive cover, and providing support on the wings.