“Tottenham plot a sensational £20m move for homegrown prodigy Hayden Hackney!”
“Tottenham eye a bargain swoop for homegrown talent Hayden Hackney, with a stunning £20m offer on the table!”
Tottenham Hotspur remain managerless as negotiations with Thomas Frank approach the final stages. Meanwhile, the club is targeting a £20m-rated homegrown midfielder to bolster their squad.
Following Ange Postecoglou’s dismissal last Friday, Spurs have yet to appoint a replacement. Thomas Frank is widely tipped as the frontrunner for the role, with reports suggesting he has already urged the club to secure Bryan Mbeumo’s signature.
Not all of Tottenham’s current transfer pursuits are tied to Thomas Frank’s preferences. The club is reportedly eyeing a midfielder currently showcasing his talent at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, signaling a potential move driven by the club’s scouting strategy.
Tottenham has recently shown a keen interest in signing young midfield talent. Last summer, they secured teenagers Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, both of whom gained valuable experience with notable minutes in their debut seasons.
Tottenham are monitoring Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney. According to The Sun, Spurs are considering a move for Hackney, who may seek a new challenge after Middlesbrough’s failed promotion campaign. Earlier reports suggested Tottenham were competing with two European clubs for his signature.
Currently representing England in the UEFA U21 Euro Finals in Slovakia, the 22-year-old has caught Spurs’ attention, with scouts closely evaluating his performances. While Hackney is valued at £20m, Middlesbrough are reluctant to sell and could raise their asking price if he impresses during the tournament.
In January, Porto made an attempt to sign Hayden Hackney with a £9m bid, but Middlesbrough turned it down. Stuttgart and Crystal Palace have also shown interest, though Tottenham’s scouts are reportedly taking a closer look at the midfielder.
Who is Hayden Hackney, Spurs’ potential transfer target?
Hackney is a product of Middlesbrough’s academy, having spent his entire career with the Championship side, apart from a loan stint at Scunthorpe United.
Primarily a defensive midfielder, Hackney’s role often limits his attacking contributions. Last season, he managed five goals and three assists across 43 league appearances, reflecting his deeper position on the field.
Although Hackney currently represents England’s youth team, he previously earned two caps for Scotland’s U21s, thanks to his Edinburgh-born mother.
In his most recent appearance for England U21s, Hackney opened the scoring in a 4-2 victory against Portugal. He may feature again on Thursday when England faces Czechia, with the match set to be broadcast in the UK on Channel 4.