Middlesbrough will see two players leave the club this summer. Sammy Silvera and Alex Gilbert will depart when their contracts expire.

What happened?

The duo was included in the club's list of players released last month. However, there was a chance they could stay, with talks taking place about their roles.

Why it matters for Middlesbrough

The talks centered around the roles both would play if they stayed at Middlesbrough next season. At best, both were expected to be versatile backup options. Middlesbrough currently sit 5th in the Championship, with 80 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LLDDW.

What comes next?

The club will now look to replace the duo and strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 5th in Championship | | Points | 80 | | Recent form | LLDDW | | Goals scored | 72 | | Goals conceded | 47 | | Goal difference | +25 | The team's last result was a 1-0 loss to Hull City on 2026-05-23. Currently, A. Bangura, T. Conway, A. Jones, and D. Lenihan are sidelined. As the summer transfer window opens, Middlesbrough will look to make key signings to improve their chances of promotion. With 15 points behind leaders Coventry, the club has a lot of work to do to catch up. The recent form of 0W-1D-4L, with the last 4 games lost, will be a concern for the manager. The team will need to turn their form around if they want to challenge for the top spot. With the transfer window now open, Middlesbrough fans will be eagerly waiting to see who the club will sign to strengthen their squad. The club's current situation is a challenging one, but with the right signings, they can still achieve their goals. The summer transfer window will be crucial for Middlesbrough, and the fans will be hoping for some exciting signings. As the team looks to improve their squad, they will also be looking to get their injured players back on the pitch. The road to promotion will not be easy, but Middlesbrough has the potential to challenge for the top spot. The club's fans will be eagerly waiting to see how the summer transfer window unfolds and what the new season holds for their team. With the right signings and a bit of luck, Middlesbrough can still achieve their goals and challenge for promotion.