The Magpies closely observed the 21-year-old during Middlesbrough's recent League Cup clash against Chelsea, with scouts in attendance at the match being impressed with the player's versatility and attacking prowess.
Eddie Howe's side have been bringing in young English talent into the fold for the years to come.
Furthermore, Hackney's current deal with Middlesbrough runs out in three-and-a-half years, meaning that the club are able to demand a significant fee for the player, especially given the level of interest in him at the moment from some of the biggest clubs in Europe.
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