Rob Edwards says Middlesbrough will try to sign players who are capable of being versatile, enabling him to flexible with his formation.

So far in his short time at Boro , the new head coach has largely favoured a 3-4-2-1 wing-back system, with Boro adding four new players during the transfer window. While they needed a specialist defensive-minded midfielder in Abdoulaye Kante, and a seasoned Championship defender in Alfie Jones - albeit one who fits the bill by being comfortable operating in both a back three of back four, it’s perhaps in their other two signings that the new transfer preference is seen.

Callum Brittain arrived from Blackburn Rovers this summer as the right side of their defence was deemed a major priority. Identified as perfect for the attacking wing-back role Edward

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