Manchester United set to target Middlesbrough star Hayden Hackney
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
Hackney is poised for a major step up during the summer transfer window.
Details: According to TeamTalk, Manchester United are ready to make an official bid for Middlesbrough’s 23-year-old defensive midfielder Hayden Hackney.
The report states that United are prepared to buy out Hackney’s contract, viewing him as a long-term solution for their holding midfield role, with Casemiro expected to leave Old Trafford this summer.
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The Red Devils are willing to offer Hackney a lengthy contract, but they’ll face stiff competition from several other Premier League clubs, including Everton.
This season, Hackney has featured in 33 matches for Middlesbrough, scoring 5 goals and providing 6 assists. His current deal with Boro runs until the summer of 2027, and Transfermarkt values him at €25 million.
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