The Northern Echo is also reporting they will consider going in for Newcastle’s Christian Atsu should new Boro boss Tony Pulis knock them back.
Spanish winger Traore has caught the eye of a number of Premier League clubs and Chelsea were one of those who looked into his form last season.
Traore appeared off the bench during Saturday’s defeat to Fulham and gave the highly-rated Ryan Sessegnon, a massively tough test.
The Irons are looking to raise money from the sale of Diafra Sakho and possibly Chicharoto but Boro will be reluctant let Traore leave on the cheap.