With Casemiro expected to leave the club after his contract expires in the summer, Kobbie Mainoo still in development, and Manuel Ugarte struggling to deliver at a stable, high level, there is no doubt that Manchester United are working intensely to circle in on the right reinforcements – now without paying attention to Amorim football. Michael Carrick has accepted a five-month temporary position as Manchester United manager, but is writing an application on an ongoing basis for the permanent job. The 2-0 win against city rivals City at Old Trafford was the start. It will therefore be particularly interesting to follow United’s movements in connection with one of Carrick’s former players.
Middlesbrough player Hayden Hackey is admired for his ability to drive the ball forward and dictate the tempo of the match arena, which is necessary for United. The 23-year-old has been the Championship’s most complete midfielder this season, with qualities that could well be transferred to the Premier League.
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Hackey has been on the radar of United management since last year, but the club chose not to push for a signing last summer. With United’s long-term rebuilding of the midfield, his name has not fallen off the list, reports Caughtoffisde.
According to the English media’s sources, the link to Hackney is still strong, where the Carrick connection is central. United’s interim manager is a long-time admirer of the midfielder from his time as Middlesbrough manager at the Riverside, and United’s scouts continue to follow Hackey closely.
Middlesbrough’s attitude throughout the transfer window has been unwavering. Hackney is not for sale unless a club meets the minimum value of £30 million, “sources close to the agent industry” have informed CaughtOffside. Despite growing interest in the Premier League, the Championship side have no intention of accepting low-cost offers in January, especially while they are still in the promotion race.
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In the summer, the situation is completely different, when Man Utd can target the versatile midfielder, who finds his position just as naturally in the defensive, central and attacking part of the midfield.
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