The January transfer window is just around the corner and for Middlesbrough it could be a busy one.

While Neil Warnock's side have enjoyed a decent enough start to the Championship campaign, the feeling is that the club need a number of players when the market opens.

The Teessiders have a thread-bare squad and so adding two or three new players could be just what the doctor ordered.

Attacking reinforcements seem to be the focus, but in truth the club may well be pursuing new players to add competition for places in defence as well.

So who could the club be making a move for? We've had a bit of fun and picked out seven players who could be on Middlesbrough's radar - so be warned and take with a large pinch of salt!

The MK Dons defender has been linked with a move to Middlesbrough after thriving in League One.

At 19 years of age his best years are ahead of him and that's why the left-back is being reportedly pursued by so many top clubs.

A deal that seems to be being fuelled by all corners.

While a move fell through over the summer it seems that the Everton outcast will be on the move and Middlesbrough may well be the destination that he picks.

The Arsenal star has struggled for regular game time with Arsenal this term and that could pave the way for a loan switch.

After enjoying time with Huddersfield last year, Smith-Rowe has showed just how good a player he is and the attacking midfielder is certainly someone who would add an extra dimension to the Teessiders.

The Poland international was on the cusp of a move to Nottingham Forest until his transfer from West Brom fell through.

A long-term target of Middlesbrough's, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Teessiders test the water over a deal for Grosicki

The Hull City star has been one of the best players in League One this term after scoring eight goals so far.

While it remains to be seen if the Tigers would sell, a move for the 21-year-old winger could be a masterstroke to take Neil Warnock's side further.

A player who Neil Warnock knows well from his time at Cardiff City.

Murphy has fallen out of favour under Neil Harris and that could potentially pave the way for the Middlesbrough boss to plot a reunion.

A young player with a real reputation in the North East non-league scene.

Scott has recently had trials with both Newcastle United and Sunderland which shows how highly-rated the 21 striker is after netting 20 goals in just nine games for Northern League side Hebburn.