Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka is hopeful of busy winter market.

Rudy Gestede became Aitor Karanka's first January acquisition on Wednesday, while Julien de Sart and Tomas Mejias departed on loan deals.

Dael Fry returned from his loan spell at Rotherham United, and Finnish youngster Mikael Soisalo linked up with Boro's Academy.

“I hope we can bring in more players, especially with the injuries we have had we need a little more," Karanka said.

“I think we need to improve in the attacking positions, and I hope we can bring in someone who can play on the wings.

“If the right offers arrive and the players want to leave, I have always said that I will help everybody."