Middlesbrough’s play-off hopes are all but over and attention has now turned towards next season, with the summer transfer window fast approaching. Michael Carrick‘s side have three games of the season remaining and they’ll want to finish strongly to carry the momentum over to August. It’s a good chance for Carrick to assess what areas need strengthening, too, and perhaps he can test a few of the academy stars. It’s become pretty evident that Boro will need to invest in a left-back this summer, with Luke Thomas’ loan deal set to expire next month. Thomas has been underwhelming since arriving f…
