Everyone is aware of the disappointment and embarrasament caused over the on-off transfers of Dwight Yorke, Muzzy Izzet, Diego Forlan etc. etc. Fingers crossed we get this one right.
Reports via the player's agent Paolo Fabri confirmed that an £8.5million transfer has been finalised and Maccarone is set to link up with the rest of the Boro squad when pre-season training begins in July.
He said: "He's very happy to have signed, he loves the stadium, the facilities and it is going to be a great opportunity to play in the English Premiership."
It's a possibility that Boro are waiting to announce a double transfer with South African Benni McCarthy also close to agreeing a deal, according to is agent Rob Moore.
It could be a much needed boost to season tickets sales if we make a signing soon. Only when I see a new face holding up a Boro shirt next to Keith Lamb or Steve Gibson will I believe that we have got our man, or men!