Hayden Hackney of Middlesbrough is a player appreciated by Tottenham, as De Zerbi has requested a midfielder capable of building play from the back.

It has been claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are reviving their interest in Hayden Hackney for a deal valued at £10m. The Northern Echo has stated that senior figures at Middlesbrough consider such valuation claims to be laughable. The publication reports that while staff from interested clubs have made low-level contact, a formal offer has not yet been submitted. The same circumstances apply to other clubs intending to make offers. It has also been stated that Middlesbrough will insist on including a large sell-on clause in any potential agreement.

According to transfer specialist Ornstein, Hayden Hackney prefers a move to Everton over fellow Premier League suitors Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Hayden Hackney in the summer transfer window and are aiming to rebuild after a disappointing 2025/26 campaign under manager Michael Carrick. Journalist David Ornstein states that Tottenham Hotspur are high among Hackney's suitors and continue to have a strong interest. TEAMtalk confirms Tottenham's interest in Hackney.

Team Talk reports that Tottenham admire Hayden Hackney, but the player has concerns about joining the club. Hackney reportedly wants guarantees of consistent playing time at his next club and has concerns about whether he would get that with Spurs.

According to The Northern Echo, Tottenham Hotspur are expected to make a formal offer for Hayden Hackney this summer. Both Spurs and Crystal Palace are set to make approaches for the player, with Manchester United also contenders for his signature. The report adds that Everton have also been linked with signing him.

Tottenham Hotspur are expected to compete to sign Hayden Hackney. According to The Chronicle, at least six Premier League clubs are monitoring his situation. The Chronicle claims Middlesbrough could let Hayden Hackney go for less than the £25 million valuation he was assigned in January.

According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham Hotspur are planning a summer transfer for Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney. The same report states that Middlesbrough may be forced to sell Hackney following a 1-0 loss to Hull City at Wembley in the Championship play-off final. The report also indicates that they have set an asking price of £25m for the midfielder, who has one year left on his contract. Journalist Eric Paylor has suggested that Hackney is ready to play in the top division.

Manchester United are now in the leading position to sign Hayden Hackney, ahead of Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur.

Middlesbrough rejected approaches from Tottenham for Hayden Hackney in January, as the club were unwilling to sanction a mid-season sale and view him as central to their ambitions.

TEAMtalk transfer insider Dean Jones stated that Tottenham hold genuine interest in Hayden Hackney. Jones also stated that Spurs considered a move for Hackney over the summer but were unable to bring him to London, as Middlesbrough were not willing to sell him during their effort to gain promotion. According to sources, it would take at least £30 million to sign Hackney.

According to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United are considering a £30m deal for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, who could be reunited with former Boro boss Michael Carrick, while Tottenham Hotspur and Everton are also reportedly interested.

According to TeamTalk, Tottenham Hotspur are interested in a potential move for Hayden Hackney in January. The same report states that Middlesbrough are demanding a minimum of £30m for Hackney.

Tottenham has shown interest in Hayden Hackney, but TEAMtalk reports that this interest may have lessened because they signed midfielder Conor Gallagher for 34 million pounds.

Team Talk reports that Tottenham are prominent suitors monitoring Hayden Hackney, who has attracted significant Premier League interest. Middlesbrough have a £30 million valuation on Hackney and are resolved not to be pressured into selling him during this month’s transfer window. The club is reluctant to sell and does not believe anyone will meet his valuation in this window. Beyond this season, there is an acceptance that Middlesbrough would have to sell in the summer if they do not win promotion.

It is reported that Newcastle could face significant competition to sign Hayden Hackney, with Tottenham among those also competing.

Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring the performances of Hayden Hackney ahead of a potential move and are keen on securing his signature. According to former club scout Mick Brown, who spoke to Football Insider, he has been told Tottenham have been watching the player. Brown said he expects they have been impressed by his performances and that they could be the ones to make a move.

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Tottenham Hotspur are already ahead in the race for Hayden Hackney. Tottenham have kept a close eye on his progress and could be tempted to firm up their interest in 2026.

Team Talk reports on the interest of Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United in Hayden Hackney. Tottenham Hotspur, along with Manchester United, have shown interest in Hayden Hackney. Both clubs have scouted him on several occasions over the past two years and could make offers to disrupt Ipswich's move.

Hayden Hackney, currently playing for Middlesbrough, is attracting interest from several Premier League clubs including Tottenham Hotspur. 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.

Tottenham have been watching Hayden Hackney in action last season. Spurs have secured Champions League qualification, which makes them an attractive destination. The club needs a quality central midfielder, and the 23-year-old could be the ideal acquisition. A fee of around £20-25 million could get the job done.

The Sun reports on Tottenham's interest in Hayden Hackney amid their search for a new manager. Hayden Hackney is on managerless Tottenham’s transfer radar. Tottenham scouts have been monitoring him and will be watching him at the U21 European Championship in Slovakia. If Hackney performs well, Tottenham could proceed with the transfer despite not having a new manager appointed yet.

Tottenham are in a three-way battle to sign Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney.

Tottenham Hotspur could be active in the final stages of the window. Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney has been linked in recent days.