The link between the two teams comes through Town's experienced number two Malcolm Crosby and saw John Johnson and Jason Steele play their part at Sixfields in 2009/10.
"I would like to think that relationship will continue," said Crosby, quoted in the Chronicle & Echo.
"I believe some of the players at Middlesbrough can do a great job for us.
"But at the beginning of the season it will be the lads at the club that will get the opportunity."