Manchester United are considering a shock hijack of Ipswich Town’s move for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, according to reports. Boro have accepted a bid worth £20million for the 23-year-old midfielder, but he has not yet travelled for his medical as talk of Premier League interest intensifies.
Hackney is one of the most highly rated players in the Championship, featuring in 43 of 46 games under United icon Michael Carrick last season. He then helped England Under-21s lift the European Championships in the summer, and now looks set for a big-money transfer.
According to GIVEMESPORT, Middlesbrough have given Hackney the green light to enter discussions over personal terms with Ipswich.
However, the midfielder has been made aware of alternative interest, and he has refused to rush into taking his medical at Portman Road.
The Red Devils and Spurs are said to have indicated that they could be prepared to submit an official offer for Hackney in their search for midfield reinforcements.
The report adds that United have monitored the Englishman’s progress for a long time and consider his £20m asking price good value.
Hackney would not automatically opt for an Old Trafford switch, though. He is thought to want assurances of game time if he abandons his Ipswich transfer for a Premier League opportunity.
Everton are also reportedly circling Hackney, who would be eager to prove himself in the top flight after making a name for himself in the Championship.
Ruben Amorim wants an energetic midfielder to play alongside Bruno Fernandes this season in his demanding 3-4-3 system.
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