Leeds United sit 15th in the Premier League table, six points clear of the relegation zone and looking like a team that will remain a Premier League team next season.
The Whites are looking to secure survival as soon as possible to ensure they can make moves on certain players they want to sign in the next summer transfer window.
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Leeds will look to further improve the squad once they secure Premier League safety, and the recruitment team have already identified a couple of top targets for the summer.
They are looking to bring in a new goalkeeper, and it has been claimed that Leeds want to add more strength to their midfield in the summer transfer window.
Leeds plot massive bid for Hayden Hackney
Hayden Hackney has spent his entire career at Middlesbrough and has been heavily linked with a move to several Premier League clubs.
Next summer is seen as the right time for the 23-year-old midfielder to move on from Boro, with a few Premier League clubs having their eyes on him.
According to journalist Alan Nixon, Leeds have identified Hackney as one of their primary targets for the summer transfer window.
It has been claimed that Leeds are plotting to make a massive bid to snare Hackney away from the Riverside Stadium ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The Whites will look to secure their Premier League safety before making a move for the midfielder in the summer transfer window.
Leeds are prepared to test Middlesbrough’s resolve to hold on to Hackney and tempt the player to seek a Premier League move in the coming months.
Boro are likely to demand a big fee before agreeing to sell the player in the summer. It remains to be seen whether Leeds are prepared to push the boat out to sign him.
Hackney looks ready for the Premier League
Hackney has been at Middlesbrough longer than anyone expected him to stay. He was linked with a move to the Premier League last summer.
Boro are in line for automatic promotion at the moment, and if they are in the Premier League next season, it would be tough to snare him away from the club.
Hayden Hackney Performance This Season – Attacking & Passing Stats
A detailed statistical breakdown of Hayden Hackney’s attacking output and
passing contribution this season, highlighting his creative influence and
efficiency in possession.
Attacking Passing
Goals: 4 Assists: 5
Expected Goals (xG): 4.27 Expected Assists (xA): 6.06
Scoring Frequency: 678 mins Touches per Game: 82.7
Goals per Game: 0.1 Big Chances Created: 4
Total Shots per Game: 2.5 Key Passes per Game: 1.8
Shots on Target per Game: 0.7 Accurate Passes: 52.4 (86%)
Big Chances Missed: 1 Acc. Own Half: 20.0 (91%)
Goal Conversion: 5% Acc. Opposition Half: 32.4 (82%)
Penalty Goals: 0 Long Balls (Acc.): 1.9 (55%)
Penalty Conversion: 0% Accurate Chip Passes: 1.3 (47%)
Free Kick Goals: 0/3 Accurate Crosses: 0.8 (20%)
However, if the Teesside club fail to get promoted, Hackney is almost certain to leave as he is far too good to continue playing in the Championship.
It seems certain that the midfielder will be playing in the Premier League next season, regardless of what happens with Boro next season.
Leeds are keen to sign him, and if Boro falter, the Whites should have a good opportunity to sign Hackney in the summer transfer window.