These could be the transfer stories that dominate at Middlesbrough in June

Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder is likely to be backed in the transfer market once again after falling just short of the play-off zone at the end of last term.

Failing to earn a place in the top six would have been a real blow to Boro’s players considering they looked like one of the favourites to secure their place in the promotion mix – but they can be pleased with their progress under Wilder thus far.

The ex-Sheffield United boss won’t want to rest on his laurels though and this is why his side are likely to be busy in the market once again in the coming months as they look to add the quality needed to be in contention for promotion once again next season.

Sol Bamba, Lee Peltier and Neil Taylor are all confirmed to be leaving the Riverside Stadium on the expiration of their contracts this summer which means they will need to fill the void left by the trio.

There are likely to be other departures as well on Teesside in the coming months, so not only will Wilder need to level up his squad, but also fill gaps left by others.

Looking at more specific transfer stories, we take a look at three Boro-related sagas that could dominate the headlines throughout this month.

Spence saga

With Isaiah Jones already establishing himself as one of the first names on the teamsheet at right wing-back, it looks as though Djed Spence will be departing the Riverside this summer with no shortage of interest in his signature.

Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur, other top-tier English sides and clubs from across Europe are all thought to be interested in a move for the 21-year-old and the former are reportedly ready to pay a club-record fee to land him ahead of others.

He still has two years left on his deal on Teesside though, so Boro may