"Michael Carrick knows him well, and he knows Michael Carrick, so I have no doubt the question will have been asked by the recruitment team at some stage. I'm told he is somebody the manager likes and would like to work with again if the opportunity came up, in a position where United want to strengthen."
"I think they're going to bring in a midfielder and probably more than one because Casemiro is leaving and he might not be the only one. So Hackney would fit that bill. He's a talented young player who has impressed in the Championship and a lot of clubs are having a look at him."
Manchester United are actively seeking midfield reinforcements this summer following Casemiro's contract expiration, with potential departures of Manuel Ugarte and Bruno Fernandes also possible. The club has identified several targets including Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton, and Elliot Anderson, but has also shown interest in Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney, valued at approximately £30 million. Manchester United are reportedly leading Premier League rivals in the race to sign Hackney. Former Premier League chief scout Mick Brown attributes this advantage to interim manager Michael Carrick's existing relationship with the player from their time together at Middlesbrough. Carrick's familiarity with Hackney and his desire to work with him again positions United favorably in negotiations.
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