bloomshorts Crystal Palace Leading the Chase for Hayden Hackney
Crystal Palace are reportedly leading the race to sign Middlesbrough’s highly-rated young midfielder Hayden Hackney. The 23-year-old has caught the eye in the Championship in recent times, putting in some superb displays for Boro since rising up through their academy.
Palace’s Summer Transfer Challenges
Palace have endured a bit of a difficult summer so far as there’s been so much speculation about some of their star names leaving for bigger clubs. Eberechi Eze has been strongly linked with Arsenal, while Marc Guehi has suitors in both Liverpool and Newcastle United.
What Hackney Brings to Palace
Hackney looks like one to watch, with a report from TBR Football stating that the Eagles are confident of landing the youngster. The report suggests Boro look prepared to lose Hackney, with a move to Palace now increasingly likely, even if it’s not all done just yet.
Comparing Hackney to Wharton
Palace fans will hope this deal can prove to be something of a repeat of when they raided Blackburn Rovers to sign Adam Wharton. Hackney is another talented young English player who lacks Premier League experience, but who looks like he’s ready to make that step up.
