Tottenham Hotspur target Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney
Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Middlesbrough defensive midfielder Hayden Hackney as they prepare for a last-minute transfer this summer, according to sources. TBR Football.
The 22-year-old enjoyed a stellar campaign in the centre of Michael Carrick's midfield last season, making 28 appearances in all competitions. His performances, in particular in the EFL Cup semi-final clash against Chelseahave caught the attention of several top clubs, including Tottenham, who have now shown interest in the player.
According TBR FootballThe north London club are long-time admirers of the England Under-21 international and had their scouts in attendance at the Riverside Stadium for Middlesbrough's first two EFL Championship games against Derby County and Swansea.
However, Carrick's Teesside club are determined to retain English talent, reiterating to the club's hierarchy that they do not want to lose any key players this summer, according to the report.
Spurs have been on the hunt for home-grown talent and it appears the north London club have now selected Hackney as an option in the number six role.
Local talent
TBR Football He added that Tottenham face stiff competition to sign the midfield gem. Premier League rivals including Nottingham Forest, West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers, who have followed the Englishman during Boro's opening games in the Championship.
Hackney still has three years left on his contract with Middlesbrough. transfer valuation of €7m (£5m) for Transfer market, which is modestly cheap for a player of his qualities, and could prove a bargain if Spurs complete the transfer.
Under Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham have revamped their approach to transfers, focusing not only on bringing in top-class players for the first team, but also on developing and signing promising young talents for the future.
Among their most notable signings is Argentina Under-20 international Alejo Veliz, who joined from Rosario Central last summer. The club also acquired 18-year-old centre-back Ashley Phillips from Blackburn Rovers last summer. In addition, Tottenham have a pre-existing agreement to sign Croatia Under-17 international Luka Vuskovic from Hajduk Split, who will join the club when he turns 18.
They have also signed 18-year-old Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray, who are now first-team players.
Signing Hackney would be another coup for Spurs, who hope to get the best out of him and turn him into one of the best players in his position.
