John Terry, the former Chelsea captain, remains in the frame to be successful Tony Pulis at the Riverside adhering to the Welshman's departure at the end of his contract last week.
He is not among the bookies' favorites for the blog post, however talkSPORT has actually learned Terry is currently discussing the work with Boro principals.
The 38-year-old only began his coaching profession previously this season, joining Aston Villa as Dean Smith's aide when the latter was designated a manager.
Both have assisted Villa to the Championship play-off semi-final, with the Wembley showpiece matching Terry versus a Derby side trained by his former Chelsea team-mates Frank Lampard and Jody Morris, as well as including Ashley Cole among their team.
Terry invested the final year of his playing career with Villa, captaining them to the play-off last where they shed to Fulham.
Before his switch to Villa Park, Terry spent 19 years with Chelsea and also played 717 games, coming to be the Blues' most effective captain by winning 15 major trophies.
Jonathan Woodgate has actually been taken into consideration for the Middlesbrough task as he was the only team member to stay at the Riverside upon Pulis' departure, while Chris Hughton is additionally affirmed to have entered considering following his sacking from Brighton.
Earlier this week Gabriel Batistuta, the fabulous Fiorentina, and Argentina striker, additionally ended up being a shock competitor for the position.