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Report: Michael Carrick wants Man United to sign English midfielder

Story byReport: Michael Carrick wants Man United to sign English midfielderEPL IndexFri, January 16, 2026 at 2:50 PM UTC·3 min readManchester United watching Hackney as midfield planning sharpensManchester United’s transfer thinking is increasingly shaped by timing rather than impulse. As reported by TeamTalk, attention has turned towards Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, a player firmly on the radar at Old Trafford but one whose immediate availability looks unlikely. Tottenham may be exploring a £30million move, yet United’s interest is more layered, informed by familiarity and longer-term planning. Photo IMAGOAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHackney’s rise has mirrored Middlesbrough’s momentum.

Report: Michael Carrick wants Man United to sign English midfielder

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Key Highlights

  • Under Michael Carrick, the midfielder matured into a central figure, and his development has continued under Kim Hellberg.
  • Three goals and six assists in 26 Championship appearances underline both productivity and influence, but his value to Boro goes beyond numbers.
  • He is integral to a promotion push, and club sources are clear they do not want a repeat of last winter’s decision to sell Emmanuel Latte Lath, a move they admit “impacted them”. Championship form driving Premier League interestMiddlesbrough’s stance is robust.
  • Sitting second in the Championship, they see little incentive to weaken mid-season.
  • Hackney, 23, is viewed internally as a cornerstone, and the £30million valuation reflects not only talent but leverage.
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  1. Report: Michael Carrick wants Man United to sign English midfielder

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