Middlesbrough hope for Tottenham and Manchester United bidding war
Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Hayden Hackney has just got a lot harder after Manchester United stepped up their interest in the Middlesbrough man.
Tottenham are expected to reinforce their midfield this summer, with Yves Bissouma, who is into the final year of his contract, potentially on his way out of the club this summer.
Additionally, it is well-documented that Spurs are short of homegrown numbers, and may thus need to shop for English talent this summer.
As a result, it was suggested a few days ago that Tottenham are ready to make a move for Hackney, who is valued at £20m by Boro.
Manchester United ready to offer Tottenham competition for Hayden Hackney
According to a new report from GiveMeSport, Boro are ready to cash in on their star midfielder after failing to win promotion to the Premier League.
However, the report says that Tottenham Hotspur have been joined in the race for the 22-year-old by Manchester United, with Rubem Amorim identifying the young Englishman as a target as he looks to upgrade his options in the middle of the park.
The Red Devils will now try to lure the youngster to Old Trafford but several other clubs are also thought to be monitoring the player’s situation.
The report says that West Ham United, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are now also contemplating whether to make a move for Hackney this summer.
Spurs may have to pay a higher fee for Hackney than they expected
GiveMeSport say that while Boro initially wanted £20m for Hackney, the Championship side are now hopeful that they can get a bigger fee, even though the player only has two years left on his contract.
The Middlesbrough hierarchy are hoping that a bidding war emerges for the midfielder over the coming weeks and drives his price up.
Additionally, they could use Hackney’s impressive recent performances for England’s Under-21 side to demand a higher fee from suitors.
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