{"id":41315,"date":"2026-02-04T16:34:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T21:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/leeds-eyeing-future-captain-for-around-30m-35m\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T16:34:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T21:34:23","slug":"leeds-eyeing-future-captain-for-around-30m-35m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/leeds-eyeing-future-captain-for-around-30m-35m\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds eyeing &#8216;future captain&#8217; for around \u00a330m-35m"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/leeds-eyeing-future-captain-for-around-30m-35m\/#Leeds_Eyes_Hayden_Hackney_transfers\" >Leeds Eye&#8217;s Hayden Hackney transfers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/leeds-eyeing-future-captain-for-around-30m-35m\/#Hackney_would_be_a_surefire_deal\" >Hackney would be a surefire deal.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Daniel Farke could earn Leeds United a new contract (Photo by Michael Regan\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Leeds United are one of the clubs interested in signing Middlesbrough&#8217;s Hayden Hackney.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to Sports Boom, they were interested in signing the player during the January period. It will be interesting to see if they decide to return for him in the summer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leeds_Eyes_Hayden_Hackney_transfers\"><\/span>Leeds Eye&#8217;s Hayden Hackney transfers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They consider the 23-year-old central midfielder to be their &#8216;future captain&#8217; and the transfer fee could be around \u00a330m to \u00a335m. He has consistently proven himself and the opportunity to move to the Premier League is exciting for him. He plans to test himself at the highest level.<\/p>\n<p>Leeds United need to ensure Premier League safety before signing a player of his quality. Hackney will not want to join Leeds United if they are in the Championship. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop. Leeds are currently fighting to stay in the club. They must now focus on securing Premier League football next season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hackney_would_be_a_surefire_deal\"><\/span>Hackney would be a surefire deal.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hayden Hackney plays for Middlesbrough (Photo by George Wood\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It&#8217;s no secret that they need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and Hackney would be a solid signing. He will bring control, creativity and calmness to the team. He aims to compete at the highest level and a move to the Premier League next season would be ideal. Hackney has been linked with a number of clubs in recent months, and it remains to be seen whether he will ultimately be able to complete a move before the summer.<\/p>\n<p>Leeds want to establish themselves as Premier League regulars. If we want to compete regularly at this level, we need a quality player like Hackney. It remains to be seen whether they will be able to persuade him to join this season while ensuring his safety.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leeds United plan to sign Real Madrid striker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Daniel Farke could earn Leeds United a new contract (Photo by Michael Regan\/Getty Images) Leeds United are one of the clubs interested in signing Middlesbrough&#8217;s Hayden Hackney. According to Sports Boom, they were interested in signing the player during the January period. 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