00:00Middlesbrough are set on holding on to Hayden Hackney during the January transfer window
00:06as his performances this season have already drawn attention from across English football.
00:13The midfielder has thrived under Kim Helberg whose style has allowed Hackney to flourish
00:18becoming central to Borough's push for promotion. With the club currently sitting second in the
00:24Championship, retaining Hackney is a priority. Hackney's form has been impossible to ignore.
00:29Former Crystal Palace striker Clinton Morrison believes the midfielder is ready for the top
00:34flight and has highlighted his box-to-box energy, composure on the ball and ability to control games.
00:41I think Hackney can go and play in the Premier League, Morrison said. He manipulates the ball
00:46well, his energy is tremendous and he runs the game. There's a lot of quality in the Championship
00:51and Hackney is one of those players who has Premier League written all over him.
00:57The Teesider has previously been expected to leave over the summer with a £20m offer from
01:03Ipswich Town tabled and rejected. With no major Premier League bids forthcoming, he remained at
01:09Borough and his performances since have only reinforced the club's desire to keep him.
01:15Hackney has just 18 months left on his deal, meaning January will be critical for Borough
01:20to ensure they do not risk losing him before securing an extension or contract renewal.
01:27While Premier League interest is expected, the club is hopeful Hackney will stay for the rest of the season,
01:33giving him the chance to fulfil his personal ambition of winning promotion with Middlesbrough.
01:39The player himself has previously expressed that achieving promotion with his club remains a key career goal
01:45and the club are banking on his commitments. A move would require a significant offer to suave a party,
01:53meaning Borough are likely to remain as his home for the crucial second half of the campaign.
01:59Hackney's ability to influence games and dictate midfield play makes him central to Middlesbrough's hopes this season,
02:05and both player and club appear aligned in their desire to see the promotion push through
02:10and reach the top flight.
02:13Hackney's ability to influence games of market leaders and leadا
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