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Aitor Karanka sees bright future for Middlesbrough newboys Patrick Bamford and Rudy Gestede

Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka has promised there is much more to come from new signings Patrick Bamford and Rudy Gestede.

Former Chelsea frontman Bamford and Aston Villa's Gestede have arrived at the Riverside Stadium this month for a combined total of £12million as Karanka attempts to re-shape his squad by adding more goals and creativity.

Both started Saturday's 1-0 FA Cup fourth round victory over League Two Accrington Stanley and turned in performances which pleased the Spaniard.

Patrick Bamford has embarked on his second spell with Middlesbrough after a successful loanu00a0
Patrick Bamford has embarked on his second spell with Middlesbrough after a successful loan
Boro manager Aitor Karanka was encouraged by the performances of his newest arrivals
Boro manager Aitor Karanka was encouraged by the performances of his newest arrivals

However, with 23-year-old Bamford having played little football since his hugely successful loan spell on Teesside during the 2014-15 campaign and Gestede, 28, spending his final few months at Villa playing a largely peripheral role, Karanka is confident both will improve with games.