Good News: Tottenham Now Want to Sign 21-year-old Midfield Jewel, Could Be Available on Bargain Deal

According to the Evening Standard, Tottenham Hotspur is preparing a summer raid for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney.

This season, Hackney has been one of Middlesbrough’s most impressive performers in the Championship. The 21-year-old hit the mark on Tuesday night to give Michael Carrick’s team a vital one-goal lead against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semifinal.

Now that Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham are showing interest in the England u21 international, Boro are ready for a flurry of transfer offers in the summer.

Hackney’s deal at Riverside Stadium expires in June 2027, and the midfield player is valued at £6 million by Transfermarkt.

Midfield jewel 

Spurs have had a hectic transfer window. They have already reached an agreement to sign Radu Dragusin from Genoa and have signed Timo Werner on loan from RB Leipzig. His medical clearance has been granted, and a formal statement is anticipated soon.

Conor Gallagher of Chelsea is a midfield player that Spurs are currently hoping to sign.

With his skill at cutting through rival pushes and his ability to move around the middle of the pitch, Hackney has emerged as the jewel in Middlesbrough’s midfield.

Being a very skilled playmaker, Hackney is essential in starting many of Middlesbrough’s offensive phases. He frequently makes line-breaking or transitional passes that advance the attack.

The England U21 midfielder, who came through the ranks at Middlesbrough Academy, shows no signs of hurrying to leave The Smoggies. Although the team hopes to make the playoffs in the highly tough Championship, it knows that Hackney will eventually leave.

Spurs have shown a strong interest in the midfield player, and Middlesbrough hopes to create a competitive bidding environment in order to strengthen their roster going forward.

Hackney would be able to learn under the guidance of Ange Postecoglou, one of the best cultivators of youthful talent, if he were to move to Tottenham during their period of performance renewal.

Hackney’s defensive prowess is highlighted by his perseverance, controlled aggression, and strong technical abilities during duels. He exhibits a clever ability to predict his opponent’s actions by putting himself in close proximity and taking advantage of a careless touch.

Even while he might not always be able to completely take down his opponent, Hackney’s strength is in obstructing their movement and reducing their speed to an extreme degree. This kind of power would be extremely useful, especially against a powerful team like Tottenham, when stopping counterattacks is essential.