Tottenham have endured a disappointing season and would want to perform better next season. For that to happen, the club have to make some changes to the squad in the upcoming summer transfer window. The club have let in a lot of goals and that has been a major reason behind their losses this season.
Defensive midfield is a very crucial position in modern football. Tottenham should be looking to sign midfielders in the transfer window to help them build their squad for the upcoming season. Football Insider earlier reported that Spurs might sell Yves Bissouma in the transfer window and hence the Lilywhites will need to sign a midfielder for the next season.
Crystal Palace enter the race with Tottenham for Hayden Hackney
Football Insider has reported that Spurs are targeting Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney. Aston Villa were also competing for the services of the 22-year-old midfielder. However, Crystal Palace have now entered the competition to sign him in the summer. Middlesbrough will be looking to qualify for the Premier League but a failure to do so will facilitate the departure of Hackney in the summer.
The player would want to play in the Premier League and the interest from a number of clubs in the Premier League will definitely attract his attention. With Palace also joining the competition as a possible suitor, it will not be easy for Spurs to get his signature as the Championship club will demand more money due to the competition.
Hayden Hackney is a midfield gem lighting up Middlesbrough with his qualities of grit and grace. The 22-year-old Englishman dictates play with crisp, precise passing and a knack for breaking lines with maturity. His dribbling is smooth, often turning defence into attack with a burst of energy.
Hackney’s tenacity off the ball is just as impressive—tackling with bite and covering the ground tirelessly. Whether sitting deep or pushing forward, his versatility and footballing brain are always a plus point. A homegrown talent with a relentless work ethic, Hackney is fast becoming the heartbeat of the midfield.
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He has scored 5 goals in 35 matches so far in the Championship 2024/2025 season and has a G/A of 7. The midfielder passes the ball roughly 73.27 times during a game with a pass completion rate of 85.19%. He also plays 1.33 key passes each game. Overall, Hackney’s xA (expected assists) output is 0.24 per 90 minutes.
How will this impact Spurs?
Tottenham fans will be disappointed about the Hayden Hackney chase. They need a young, dynamic midfielder like him—his passing, grit, and versatility could slot right into Ange’s system. At 22, the player is a long-term investment with Premier League potential. But with Villa and now Palace sniffing around, it’s a proper scrap.
If Middlesbrough miss promotion, he is gone, and fair play to him for wanting the top flight. The problem? That competition is jacking up the price—Boro will rinse Tottenham. Spurs would like to nab him, but they can’t get dragged into a bidding war.
