Boro were linked with Upson after he refused to sign an extension of his contract at St. Andrews. He stated that he needs to be playing in Europe at this stage of his career. And, of course, Boro can offer that to him.
Mark Wilson - OUT
After four years at the Riverside, Willo has joined Dallas Burn in the United States. The ex-Manchester United youngster who had loan spells at Stoke, Swansea, Sheffield Wednesday, Doncaster and Livingston started just 13 games for Boro.
Igor Tudor – IN ???
Steve McClaren and his team have watched the Croatian during his loan spell at Siena. The imposing defender has been with Juventus for seven years.
Stephen Appiah – IN ???
Boro have made approaches to Juventus regarding the 24-year-old Ghanaian. The midfielder has struggled to keep a regular place this season at the Stadio delle Alpi.
Szilard Nemeth – OUT ???
Szil has turned down the chance to join Russian UEFA Cup winners CSKA Moscow. It’s also rumoured that ex-Boro boss Bryan Robson is keen on taking him to the Hawthorns.
Massimo Maccarone – OUT ???
It is thought Boro will accept a cut-price £2m for the Italian. Siena would appear favourites after avoiding relegation from Serie A with the help of Macca.
Bolo Zenden – OUT ???
The out-of-contract midfielder has been linked with Liverpool, but Boro remain favourites to win his signature.
Radhi Jaidi – IN ???
The Bolton defender handed in a transfer request at Bolton and Boro were one of the first clubs linked with the 29-year-old Tunisian.
Figo – IN ???
Boro chief executive Keith Lamb has denied rumours that Boro would make a move for Figo, who is unhappy at his first team opportunities at the Bernabeu.
Emanuel Pagatetz – IN ???
Boro have been linked with the Bayer Leverkusen star who played against Boro whilst on loan at Grazer AK. He has since been on loan at Spartak Moscow, but Bayer are keen to hold on to the 22-year-old left back.
Rene Aufhauser – IN ???
Another who played against Boro for Grazer AK. The Austrian star has also been linked with Fulham.
Ricardo Rocha – IN ???
Boro have been linked with the Benfica defender before, but news that he is unhappy with his current salary has alerted several clubs.
Anatolii Tymoschuk – IN ???
Boro have been linked with the Ukranian midfielder who is hoping to move from Shakhtar Donetsk.