Middlesbrough's one season in the Premier League was nothing short of a catastrophe by their standards, both defensively and attacking, a vast improvement will be needed in the Championship.

It shall be a hectic summer for the Teeside club as they prepare for life back in the second-tier, and whilst a new manager is needed, so is a goalkeeper as both have departed Riverside.

Brad Guzan has joined newly-formed American side Atlanta United, meanwhile three-time Champions League winner and veteran Victor Valdes has had his contract terminated by mutual consent.

That means there is now an empty hole in that position in the first-team and I think they should fill it with 23 year-old Brentford 'keeper Daniel Bentley, who has earned himself positive reviews in his first season in the Championship.

The ex-Arsenal trainee was rejected by the Premier League club has a teenager and was subsequently snatched by Southend United in 2009.

Bentley racked up over 150 appearances for Phil Brown's side in the seven years he spent at Roots Hall and it was the 2015/16 campaign that got national attention with a number of clubs up and down the country after his signature.

Having played in all but one league match for the Bees last year, he has definitely become a firm fan favourite at Griffin Park; keeping thirteen clean sheets for a team who finished tenth in the table.

Brentford may be willing to part with their prized possession as they have recently acquired the services of hotly-contested goalkeeper Luke Daniels.

With the best part of 15 years still to play for Daniel Bentley, he would be able to fulfil his potential at Middlesbrough and, more importantly, help strengthen their defence in the league.

Middlesbrough fans, should Connor Ripley be given a charge? Is Daniel Bentley a suitable signing for that position? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comment section below!