Middlesbrough had a good season this year under the management of Chris Wilder although will have been disappointed to just miss out on the play-offs.

Despite taking it to the final day, a 4-1 defeat on the last day of the season meant Boro ended the campaign five points from the top six.

However, Chris Wilder will be keen to build upon the progress his side has made this year and create a team that is able to break into the top six positions and compete for promotion next season.

This will require work to be done over summer and the boss will be looking to make additions to the positions in his squad that need strengthening in order to create a team top team.

With that in mind, here we take a look at eight players from the Championship that Chris Wilder could realistically target during this summer's transfer window for Middlesbrough.

Darragh Lenihan had an excellent season with Blackburn this year and has been a mainstay in the side making 41 Championship appearances.

The Rovers defender is out of contract at Ewood Park this summer and according to a report from Football Insider, Boro have made a move for the man and agreed a deal to sign him.

This will be a great addition to Chris Wilder's side and significantly help his back line as a strong defender with plenty of experience.

Viktor Gyokeres is another player that Middlesbrough have been interested in this summer as per a Football League World report.

Gyokeres has had an outstanding season for Coventry scoring 17 goals and providing five assists in the Championship this season.

He has shown plenty of promise so far and at only 23-years-old, he will only go on to develop his game further.

Gyokeres is the type of player who will add some spark to Boro's attacking moves as they look to secure wins to take them up.

As per our Football League World exclusive, Middlesbrough have also expressed an interest in Lucas Joao this summer.

Joao has another year on his deal with the Royals but given their financial position and the fact this is a final opportunity to cash in on the player, they will no doubt take a bid that comes in for the player.

This season he scored ten goals in a poor side and in the season prior he found the back of the net 19 times proving that in a good side he could provide power up front.

Ben Brereton Diaz could be another option for Middlesbrough to strengthen their attacking options next season.

The 23-year-old had a brilliant season with Blackburn Rovers scoring 22 Championship goals in 37 appearances.

It could prove to be a more ambitious move with Premier League sides also said to be interested in the player but considering he's into his last year at Ewood Park, if no other bids did come in then he could be tempted away by a promotion pushing Boro side.

Joel Piroe is another player who's excelled at this level this season scoring 22 goals and providing six assists in 45 games this year.

Another young player at 22-years-old means Chris Wilder could help further progress his talents.

Although he remains under contract in Wales until 2024, it was recently confirmed that he was not interested in signing a new deal with his current club.

Therefore, a good offer from Boro now could tempt the club into selling.

Antoine Semenyo is at Bristol City though has proven he deserves to be higher up the leagues having scored eight goals and provided 12 assists this season.

Boro could face competition for this one with reports Celtic are interested in the player. However, with the 22-year-old out of contract at Bristol City next season, they may find it the right time to cash in on him in which case it can't hurt Chris Wilder's side to try and get him.

As a player who is strong on the ball and can provide the help attackers need, he could boost their strike force.

Callum Styles looks set to leave Barnsley this summer following the club's relegation to League One.

This season, the 22-year-old made 43 appearances and scored three goals for the Tykes and will be looking for a move back up the leagues this summer.

There's been reported interest from Fulham, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the player which could make him a hard one to bag but considering he has no top flight experience and these sides would have to pay a fee it may be prove to be too risky for them but the right move for Boro.

Alex Crook previously reported that Chris Wilder was interested in Jack Stacey from Bournemouth after their promotion to the Premier League.

The 26-year-old made 25 appearances for the Cherries this season with others ahead of the pecking order meaning it's unlikely he would get regular game time in the top flight.

However, he has plenty of football league experience and could prove to be a reliable signing for Wilder to add to his current defensive options.