Manchester United in competition with three Premier League rivals to secure the signing of Middlesbrough Carabao Cup standout Hayden Hackney in upcoming transfer window

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Manchester United is reportedly in competition with three other Premier League teams for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, who scored the winning goal in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg win over Chelsea.

Manchester United’s Interest

Manchester United is keen on signing Hackney and is leveraging their relationship with former player Michael Carrick to initiate talks for a potential deal. The club sees Hackney as a talented defensive midfielder and a long-term replacement for Casemiro.

Competition from Rivals

In addition to Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Tottenham are also interested in recruiting Hackney to bolster their home-grown squad for European competitions. All three clubs are planning to make moves for the midfielder in the upcoming summer transfer window.

Boro’s Stance

Middlesbrough is open to selling Hackney if they receive a “sensational offer” and are willing to consider a transfer this month. Despite interest from top clubs, coach Michael Carrick has praised Hackney’s performance and attitude, emphasizing his talent and importance to the team.