Leeds are looking to strengthen their midfield in 2026 (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Leeds United are interested in signing Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney at the end of the season.
According to Alan Nixon, they are ready to sign the 23-year-old. He has performed very well in the Championship with Middlesbrough and there is no doubt that he is ready to make the step up to the Premier League. Leeds United have now identified him as a priority summer signing, but it remains to be seen how the situation will develop.
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Where will Hayden Hackney end up?
Multiple clubs are interested in the Middlesbrough star and Leeds need to move quickly to complete the deal. Manchester United and Tottenham are also interested in signing Hackney.
In the middle of the park you need more control and calm. He would be ideal for them. He has recorded 10 goal contributions this season and will only improve with coaching and experience. The box-to-box midfielder adds control, creativity and drive in the middle of the park for Leeds.
They are aiming to build a team that can compete regularly in the Premier League. They need to sign quality players and Hackney would be ideal. Meanwhile, the opportunity to move to the Premier League would also be exciting for the 23-year-old midfielder.
A move to the Premier League would be ideal for Hackney.
He is at the peak of his career and should be able to compete at the highest level. A move to the Premier League would be ideal. Regular top-flight football at Leeds could help him develop and reach his potential. It remains to be seen whether Leeds United can reach an agreement with Middlesbrough.
The player has a contract with the winning club until 2027, so he could be acquired for a reasonable price. Recent reports suggest he could cost around £30 million.
