Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is close to making a breakthrough in his search for new players.

Forgotten man Gaizka Mendieta could pull on a Middlesbrough shirt once again for the reserves tonight.

Middlesbrough midfielder Gaizka Mendieta could still leave Teesside before the end of the season, according to Boro manager Gareth Southgate.

Middlesbrough skipper George Boateng is likely to miss tomorrow‘s FA Cup third-round replay against Hull.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate will make a late decision on England defender Jonathan Woodgate ahead of tomorrow’s FA Cup third round trip to Hull.

Midfielder Julio Arca will hope to return to the Middlesbrough side for tomorrow's Premiership clash with Sheffield United after missing the defeat at Blackburn with a knee injury.

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate welcomes back James Morrison and Abel Xavier for tomorrow’s crucial Barclays Premiership match against fellow strugglers Blackburn at Ewood Park.

EVERTON manager David Moyes insisted James Beattie would not be sold during the January transfer window after the striker was again overlooked for the goalless draw with Premiership strugglers Middlesbrough.

Andrew Johnson was again at the centre of a controversial penalty claim as Everton were left bitterly frustrated by Barclays Premiership strugglers Middlesbrough and referee Phil Dowd.

Abel Xavier has recovered from his hamstring injury and is set to return to the Middlesbrough squad for tomorrow’s visit to his old club Everton.

Jonathan Woodgate is expected to return to the heart of Middlesbrough’s defence for tomorrow’s vital Premiership clash with Charlton.

Middlesbrough skipper George Boateng will lead out his side for a must-win Barclays Premiership clash with Wigan after escaping a four-match ban.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate will make late checks on defenders Jonathan Woodgate and Abel Xavier ahead of tomorrow night’s Barclays Premiership trip to Tottenham.

Injury-prone Malcolm Christie is battling to overcome a groin strain picked up in training this week ahead of tomorrow’s clash with leaders Manchester United at the Riverside Stadium.

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate will make late decisions on a trio of players before naming his side to face Liverpool in the Barclays Premiership tomorrow evening.

Middlesbrough defender Andrew Davies could return to the side for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership trip to Watford after shaking off a back problem.

Middlesbrough striker Mark Viduka has been ruled out for six weeks with a broken toe and will miss Monday’s clash with Manchester City at Eastlands.

Jonathan Woodgate returns to the Middlesbrough squad for the derby against Newcastle after recovering from a thigh problem.

Middlesbrough captain George Boateng (knee) and winger Stewart Downing (groin) are poised to return from injury for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

TCHAM N’TOYA’S first goal for Notts County dumped Premiership Middlesbrough out of the Carling Cup.

German international Robert Huth could be handed a senior debut for Middlesbrough in their Carling Cup clash with Notts County tomorrow night.

Teams for today's 3pm kick-offs in the Premiership.

Jonathan Woodgate will make his debut for home-town club Middlesbrough against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow.

Middlesbrough 0 Portsmouth 4

SUBSTITUTE Mark Viduka completed a remarkable fightback as Middlesbrough condemned Chelsea to defeat at the Riverside Stadium for the second successive season.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is confident England winger Stewart Downing will be fit for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership opener at Reading.

Middlesbrough midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has returned to light training but will not be fit for the start of the season as he recovers from a broken foot.

Middlesbrough were tonight rocked by the news that Spanish midfielder Gazika Mendieta will miss the rest of the season after breaking a bone in his foot in training.

Middlesbrough defender Emanuel Pogatetz is out of Sunday’s trip to Manchester City after suffering an horrendous head injury in Basle.

Basle 2 Middlesbrough 0

Basle 2 Middlesbrough 0

Middlesbrough skipper Gareth Southgate is out of tomorrow night’s UEFA Cup quarter-final first leg clash against Basle.

Charlton 0 Middlesbrough 0

Middlesbrough manager Steve McClaren faces a potential defensive reshuffle for tomorrow’s FA Cup quarter-final tie against Charlton.

Defender Andrew Davies is included in the Middlesbrough squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership match at Blackburn despite limping off at half-time against Roma on Wednesday.

MIDDLESBROUGH emerged from a major test of their European credentials with a UEFA Cup quarter-final place after surviving a major scare in Rome.

Middlesbrough full-back Tony McMahon did not travel to Rome with his team-mates today after damaging knee ligaments at Charlton on Sunday.

Middlesbrough manager Steve McClaren will make a late check on midfielder George Boateng before naming his squad for Sunday’s Barclays Premiership trip to Charlton.

Middlesbrough 1 Roma 0

Middlesbrough 1 Roma 0

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing could return to spearhead his side’s bid for a UEFA Cup quarter-final place against Roma tomorrow night.

Middlesbrough striker Mark Viduka was handed his first start for a month with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink out with a virus.

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing could return to the squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Birmingham after recovering from a knee problem.

MIDDLESBROUGH manager Steve McClaren hinted in-form striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink could have a future at the club after his two-goal blast against West Brom further eased relegation fears.