Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly intensified their pursuit of Middlesbrough’s rising star, Hayden Hackney, as the transfer window approaches its final stages.
According to reports from TBR, Spurs’ scouts have been closely monitoring the 22-year-old midfielder’s performances during the opening games of the Championship season.
The North London club has long been interested in Hackney, with his outstanding displays last season only solidifying their desire to bring him to the Premier League.
Hackney’s growth as a player, coupled with his versatility in midfield, has caught the attention of several top-flight clubs. However, Tottenham appears particularly keen on securing his services.
Despite this mounting interest, Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick is determined to keep Hackney at the Riverside Stadium.
Carrick has reportedly made it clear to the club’s board that Hackney is crucial to the team’s ambitions this season.
Hackney, who joined Middlesbrough’s academy at the age of 10, has steadily risen through the ranks to establish himself as a key figure in the first team.
Following a loan spell at Scunthorpe United, where he gained valuable experience despite a controversial six-game suspension, Hackney returned to Middlesbrough and flourished under Carrick’s guidance during the 2022-23 season.
He earned the club’s Young Player of the Year Award and a nomination for the Championship Young Player of the Season. He made 28 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring 2 and assisting another 2 across all competitions.
Although Hackney remains under contract with Middlesbrough until 2027, Tottenham’s growing interest suggests they may test the club’s resolve to keep their star midfielder.