Middlesbrough rejected an offer from Nottingham Forest for Hayden Hackney on deadline day. Sky Sports first reported the bid, and according to the source, the offer was well below Middlesbrough's valuation of the player, although the exact amount is not known. Middlesbrough have stated that Hayden Hackney is not for sale. Hackney restated his desire to lead Middlesbrough to promotion this season and made it known he would not be leaving the club in this transfer window. The 23-year-old has 18 months remaining on his contract and it is widely expected that he will make a Premier League move if Middlesbrough do not win promotion this season.

Hayden Hackney, currently playing for Middlesbrough, is attracting interest from several Premier League clubs including Nottingham Forest. Hackney has recently changed his agency and is seeking a transfer to a top league. Middlesbrough is demanding a transfer fee between 23 and 29 million Euros.

Nottingham Forest had been observing Hayden Hackney's performances last season and expressed interest in signing the player. Several clubs, including Manchester United, West Ham United, Crystal Palace, Tottenham, and Nottingham Forest, were reportedly interested in the Middlesbrough midfielder, who was linked with a potential transfer away from the club during the summer window. Middlesbrough, despite not requiring additional funds, might consider selling Hackney to back their manager, Rob Edwards. It was suggested that a transfer fee in the region of £20-25 million could potentially enable his transfer, with Nottingham Forest being one of the clubs keenly following his situation.