Update emerges regarding Middlesbrough’s striker search

Middlesbrough fell away from the promotion picture in disappointing fashion in the final few months of the season under Chris Wilder.

The Teesside club had seen an epic turnaround having relieved Neil Warnock of his duties in November, and Boro looked every bit promotion contenders in patches.

FA Cup victories over Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will live long in the memories of supporters, but in the end there is an argument that they were to the detriment of the club’s push for a top six finish.

Folarin Balogun, Andraz Sporar and Aaron Connolly have returned to their parent clubs this summer, leaving spots to be filled at the top of the pitch.

Josh Coburn and Duncan Watmore remain present at The Riverside, and the returning Chuba Akpom and Uche Ikpeazu seem likely to move on.

TalkSPORT’s Alex Crook provided an update on the club’s striker on search on Twitter.

He wrote: “Also re Adam Armstrong joining #Boro on loan would appear unlikely unless #SaintsFC strengthen up front.

“At this stage Dwight Gayle from #NUFC more realistic.”

Also re Adam Armstrong joining #Boro on loan would appear unlikely unless #SaintsFC strengthen up front. At this stage Dwight Gayle from #NUFC more realistic https://t.co/hgshGWT2BI

— Alex Crook ⚽️