Boro have agreed a deal to sign Wigan striker Marlon King on loan to the end of the season - while Mido has been given permission to talk to Latics boss Steve Bruce about a move.
And Boro have agreed a deal with Crystal Palace for midfielder Ben Watson, who has been at Rockcliffe Park, Boro's training ground, for talks today.
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