Boro manager Strachan targets United striker Macheda after Aliadiere ruled out

Gordon Strachan needs to land a striker on loan after Jeremie Aliadiere was ruled out for six weeks following ankle surgery. The new Middlesbrough boss wants to boost his depleted firepower in time for his first game at home to Plymouth tomorrow. Firepower: Manchester United striker Federico MachedaHis targets include Manchester United's Federico Macheda, Birmingham's Kevin Phillips and Wolves' Chris Iwelumo.  Former Newcastle midfielder Gary Speed ends career with marathon runSwansea make £1m move for Sheffield United winger Cotterill  

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