Middlesbrough may wish to explore the free-agent market to improve their squad.
Boro have secured some excellent summer signings in the 2024 window so far.
After his superb loan stint in the second half of 2023/24, Luke Ayling has returned to the Riverside Stadium on a free.
Elsewhere, Delano Burgzorg has impressed for Middlesbrough since his transfer from Mainz 05 in June.
Tommy Conway also scored his first Boro goal in the 2-2 draw with Portsmouth on August 24th.
Meanwhile, Aidan Morris is already a fan favourite at Middlesbrough after putting in several superb displays in the club’s opening four games of the campaign so far.
However, it is fair to say that Michael Carrick could still further improve his squad this summer.
But after spending £4.5m on Conway and around £3.5m on Micah Hamilton, transfer funds on Teesside are now likely limited for the rest of the month.
Former Middlesbrough duo still without clubs
In turn, Carrick may want to look toward the free agent market to get a few more bodies through the door in the next couple of days.
Middlesbrough and any other side have the perfect opportunity to scout some potential free signings on August 27th.
This comes with the PFA’s pre-season squad taking on Cambridge United in a friendly match.
There are a couple of notable names included in the team, two of which will be familiar to Boro fans.
Marcus Browne left Oxford United after helping them win promotion to the Championship in 2023/24, while former Boro and Manchester United player Ravel Morrison is in the squad as well.
Marcus Browne could be useful to Michael Carrick
Browne joined Middlesbrough from West Ham United in July 2019 for around £200,000.
The midfielder was a hot prospect at the time and Boro appeared to have got themselves a real gem.
However, the now 26-year-old made just 22 appearances for the Reds in all competitions, scoring two and assisting one.
But Browne did join the club at a time of turmoil, with several managers struggling to put together a cohesive, long-term plan.
The Englishman went on the revive his career with Oxford, scoring 19 and assisting 13 in 119 games.
And while he would not be a regular starter at Middlesbrough, his versatility means he could be a solid rotation option for Carrick.