Middlesbrough boss Garry Monk is still in the market for new additions at this late stage of the transfer window despite spending over £45 million on playing staff this summer, with the former Leeds boss keen to ensure his side secure an automatic return to the Premier League this season.

Big money acquisitions across the team have seen Monk assemble one of the best, and most expensive, squads ever to be seen at this level, with his buying not yet over.

Monk has several deals lined up for the final hours of the summer window, with Oxford United winger Marvin Johnson reportedly nearing a move to the Riverside Stadium.

The 26-year-old has shown phenomenal form since moving to the U’s last year, and his exploits have attracted attention from clubs in both the Championship and the Premier League.

The player’s rise to prominence is quite incredible.

Starting his career in non-league football with Solihull Moors, the player bounced around the lower leagues before heading to the SPL with Motherwell in 2015.

His displays in Scotland earned him a big money switch to Oxford, and now his journey looks set to continue at the top of the Championship.

Monk is keen to bolster his squad, and with Adama Traore looking likely to stay having tried to force through a move to French side Lille, Middlesbrough’s wide options will look strong with Johnson added to the mix.

Middlesbrough are likely to challenge for a place in the top two this season, and an automatic promotion spot appears likely for Monk’s men.

Pacey and willing to run at opponents, Johnson can assist Boro’s promotion push, and reaching the Premier League would mark an end to an incredible journey to the top for the winger.

Boro fans, would you be disappointed to sign Johnson having been linked with a move for Jota?