Boro is "losing" in the evoked outing of Danny Batth, unless they can strengthen themselves at the left-back

Danny Batth is recalled by the Wolves and badped in Stoke. It's strange.

It focuses on defense when the initial goal of the window is to strengthen in the end.

But this can free up space in the payroll to reinvest and find a better balance in the back.

You can not in any way blame one of the three parties in the motion discussed the imposing defender. Everyone wins.

Sorry that Stoke needs to be protected in the back and Batth was brilliant in this draw and blank with big blocks and relief action in a kitchen sink final. You can see why they want it.

Wolves receive a decent fee for a player who has slipped in his order.

And Batth gets the security of a long-term contract at a club located near his home in the Midlands.

Boro are the only losers. Of course, they could match the money and make a move for Batth themselves.

He is a strong, experienced professional who never let Boro down when he was called.

He is strong in the tackle, brave and ready to put his body on the line and, in every way, is a good influence behind the scenes.

It would be nice to keep it. But it would be silly to pay to keep it.

Doing this, spending some of what appears to be limited resources to retain a player already here would change the strategy tone of the entire window.

Tony Pulis targeted the pace and power in the final third, following warnings of austerity, tightening of the belt and the need to "respect Steve Gibson's money" and get more for his money.

Boro had the opportunity to buy it himself, but to spend around £ 4 million on a fourth central defender – and to incur a decent pay gap over two or three years – would go to the next. against this cautious logic.

Especially in the wake of the arrival of another central defensive midfielder at the big win. John Obi Mikel has shown clbad glitters to Newport and could well be a quality addition to the mix – but that's not the position Boro needs to be filled.

Rajiv van La Parra, the fast and creative player they have recruited, is still very weak. It's always urgent.

The release of Batth is not a disaster. It was used for coverage purposes and, with the exception of a series of games in November, when Dani Ayala was shocked, he was limited to cup games and cameos.

He had three center backs in front of him in Ayala, Aden Flint and Dael Fry, all on real bargains and defending their cause.

If Boro has been found thin in this area due to injuries or occupational risks related to suspensions, the versatile Paddy McNair can replace him. He played the central defender of Manchester United in the Champions League in order to participate in the championship.

And in case of emergency, Nathan Wood as well as George Friend and Ryan Shotton can play here, even if those traveling in the interior would have a drive effect in the back slot machines.

It would be more important to solve this problem than to replace Batth. if Boro has to go on defense, it's the rear slot machines that need to be reinforced. Especially on the left back where Friend has gone through the flank all season without a safety net.

Boro are really vulnerable to injury or suspension there. There is no specialist coverage for Friend.

It would make more sense to invest the money than it would cost to buy Batth – or even pay his salary if he stayed on loan – in this key position.

This would bring balance to the back and give respite to a player who can not be replaced and who does not even have a cup break.

This should not make us forget the priority positions: Boro is desperate for speed and style in the last third.

Adding speed to get behind the defenses or trick to unlock them will be the key to promotion prospects.

We know that some of their goals in this position have escaped their fingers and they are working on a few others.

Until now, they have been frustrated. The last days will be tense.