The draw for the last eight of the Carabao Cup has taken place and will feature three all-Premier League ties as well as Middlesbrough heading to Port Vale

Steve Clarke has his eye on an England Under-21 midfielder, and the Scotland boss could offer him a shot in the senior side to ensure he picks them

Boro can secure the forward on a low-cost permanent deal next summer, it has been revealed, having brought the player to Teesside from Championship rivals Leeds

TEAMtalk understands that four Championship sides are considering a January move for an in-form Barnsley striker, whose deal is due to expire next summer

Middlesbrough have completed the loan signing of Leeds midfielder, Sam Greenwood, and West Brom and Birmingham are battling for another rising star being tipped to make way

TEAMtalk understands a double Middlesbrough deal is about to go through, with a move to Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis O'Brien up first

The Reds have come to a realisation that will make them accept one of two offers, which has prompted a Championship club to make contact

The 16-year-old midfielder became Boro's second youngest player of all time when coming off the bench in their League Cup win over Huddersfield earlier this season

TEAMtalk understands Leeds, Coventry and Middlesbrough have all spoken to Rangers about a deal for the star, who has been cleared to leave Ibrox by Michael Beale

Sheffield United are eyeing a £10m move for Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom, TEAMtalk understands.

TEAMtalk can reveal Maccabi Tel Aviv boss Keane is looking to Britain to bolster his ranks with raids on Middlesbrough and Hearts in the works

Sunderland are facing a battle to hang on to Ross Stewart this summer, with the Scotland international rejecting numerous contract offers in a development that has alerted four sides, TEAMtalk understands

The 23-year-old loanee was instrumental to the success of Michael Carrick’s team last season, registering 11 assists from left wing-back and left-back

TEAMtalk understands the race for the Wolves player is heating up, with both Luton Town and Middlesbrough launching moves for him

Middlesbrough are discussing a free-transfer swoop for the Australian after looking elsewhere in the City Football Group to replace Zack Steffen

Dyche hopes to make it second-time lucky in his quest to sign a versatile Netherlands attacker - with Everton willing to sacrifice two other strikers to bring the 26-year-old in

The striker is a target for a number of clubs in this summer's transfer window with the likes of Sunderland, Ipswich and Stoke all making enquiries

New Foxes manager Maresca is plotting a move for a Wolves defender who shone on loan in the Championship last season, TEAMtalk understands

The 32-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Hull but could now end up joining Middlesbrough instead, TEAMtalk understands

TEAMtalk can reveal that Boro boss Carrick has held talks over a possible deal to bring the former Everton and Chelsea midfielder back to England this summer

Two legendary former Man Utd players, including one who now works in punditry, have been named as potential replacements for Ange Postecoglou at Celtic

Both Liverpool and Arsenal have joined the hunt for a 20-year-old star who has flourished this season in the second tier

Middlesbrough are preparing to sell this summer in order to back Michael Carrick, which means a star is set to be sold - while talks are due about a key quartet

The relegation-threatened Whites are reportedly working on a two-man shortlist to succeed Victor Orta as director of football after the controversial Spaniard's exit this month

Man City are 'ready to sell' a player despite enjoying a 'stunning season', meaning an infamous clanger dropped against Liverpool will be the final act in his City career

Man Utd have been urged to appoint a serial winner as their next manager once Ten Hag leaves, with a former boss surprisingly giving his take on the situation

The 24-year-old has helped Boca Juniors claim the domestic title during his temporary spell at the club but TT understands he could end up in Italy this summer

TEAMtalk understands Crystal Palace are ready to launch a move for a Championship ace following his brilliant season in the second tier

Middlesbrough have a real fear they will lose him amid three-way Premier League interest, TEAMtalk understands

Palace have confirmed the sacking of Patrick Vieira as manager and attention has now turned to who might replace him, with a few options emerging

Claims that Vieira could get the sack are growing in frequency, and his former club Arsenal could be the ones to put the final nail in the coffin

West Ham have been told to sack David Moyes even if they stay up, with a pundit suggesting an impressive Championship coach as his replacement

Crystal Palace are also among the contenders for one of the leading goalscorers in English football at present

The former Man Utd midfielder has made an immediate impact on Teesside. He's turned an ailing Boro into one of the best sides in the Championship, as the table since he was appointed shows.

Boro reportedly attempted to sign the 23-year-old in January, but an agreement couldn't be reached between the two clubs

TEAMtalk can exclusively reveal Southampton are leading the chase to sign an ex-Arsenal striker who is currently in the form of his life while top-scoring in the Championship

TEAMtalk has learned Michael Carrick's high-flying Boro are in advanced talks to sign an Aston Villa frontman in the coming days

TEAMtalk can reveal that Newcastle head a three-pronged north-east battle to sign the talented young midfielder, who is starting to turn heads in the Championship

One of the form sides in the Championship have joined the race for an attacker who could be made available by Aston Villa in January, TEAMtalk can exclusively reveal

There are four all-Premier League ties in the 3rd round of the FA Cup following the draw on Monday evening, with one heavyweight showdown on the horizon

New Molineux chief Julen Lopetegui is expected to be backed in the January market but TEAMtalk understands he will end up disappointed if he moves for a Boro star

TEAMtalk understands that Boro are hopeful of securing the future of one of their top young talents amid interest from a trio of London clubs

After his appointment at Middlesbrough, Manchester United legend Michael Carrick is already planning a transfer raid on his former club for someone Erik ten Hag is yet to use, a report claims

The ex-England midfielder has taken the reins at the Riverside Stadium, with the club explaining why he was identified as the ideal candidate

The 41-year-old spent 12 years as a player at Old Trafford before joining the coaching staff and now looks set for the top job at The Riverside

Boro have been without a manager since sacking Wilder earlier this month - and sources have revealed to TEAMtalk that a surprise new name is in the frame

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Middlesbrough are considering three contenders to become their new manager, following Monday's sacking of Chris Wilder