We’ve been scouring the databases to compile a list of the type of players who might fit the bill to give Kenny Jackett’s men some much-needed creativity in that key area.
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5. Marcus Browne
Impressed at Oxford United last season and Middlesbrough now weighing up whether to let the 22-year-old go out on loan again (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) Photo: Jan Kruger
6. Faysal Bettache
Young midfield schemer who's enough who may be on his way out of the Championship on loan if Mark Warburton thinks he has enough cover. Photo by James Chance/Getty Images) Photo: James Chance
7. Dan Crowley
Very much a forward-thinking midfielder, the 23-year-old is finding himself on the bench at Birmingham at present (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Photo: Catherine Ivill
8. Han-Noah Massengo
Massively hyped French teenager who surprisingly moved to Ashton Gate from Monaco. Would be a curveball but he needs games for his development. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Burstow