Middlesbrough secured their first signing of the close-season on Monday, making Luke Ayling’s loan deal permanent ahead of next season. Manager Michael Carrick will be keen for the club to get their business done early this summer so that he can have a full pre-season with his new players, as well as get to grips with life without any players that depart. Hayden Hackney is one such player who could leave the club, with goalkeeper Seny Dieng another said to be the subject of Premier League interest. Regardless of any outgoings, latest reports suggest Middlesbrough already know where to turn the…
