“Manchester United could be interested” in signing promising U21 star from English club

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·22 février 2026

“Manchester United could be interested” in signing promising U21 star from English club

Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney could be a target for Manchester United at the end of the season.

The 23-year-old has done well in the second division of English football, and he has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United decide to make a move for him in the summer. Middlesbrough are fighting for promotion, and they could lose their key players if they fail to secure their place in the top flight next season.

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Man United could move for Hayden Hackney

Pete O’Rourke told Football Insider: “Middlesbrough won’t want to lose Hackney. If they were to win promotion to the Premier League, then they would be quite hopeful that they could keep hold of the England Under-21 midfielder. “If they don’t win promotion to the Premier League, it’s going to be a real hard battle to keep hold of him. You’ll have Leeds, a lot of other Premier League clubs, (such as) Everton, like Hayden Hackney. “There’s even been talk that Manchester United could be interested…Fulham are admirers of the player as well.”

Hackney could be a useful option

Hayden Hackney of Middlesbrough reacts during a Sky Bet Championship match. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)

Hackney has been a player for Middlesbrough, and there is no doubt that he has the physical and technical attributes for Premier League football. He will add goals and creativity from the middle of the park, and Manchester United could use someone with his skills.

He is a young player with significant potential, and Manchester United could groom him into a useful first-team player. Leeds and Everton are also interested in the player, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up eventually.

The opportunity to play in the Premier League will be attractive for him, and Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world. He is likely to have his head turned if they are serious about signing him. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.