Tottenham Hotspur are now exploring a move for a "super" midfielder, as they remain keen on improving their options in the engine room, despite the signing of Conor Gallagher.
Spurs looking to sign another midfielder after Gallagher
Tottenham have officially completed the signing of Gallagher, with the central midfielder arriving from Atletico Madrid, and he has now made it clear just how happy he is to have made the move to north London.
The former Chelsea man has a wealth of experience in the Premier League, making 136 appearances across spells with the Blues, Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion, while he also has 22 England caps to his name.
Thomas Frank will no doubt be hoping Gallagher can help his side to kick on between now and May, having struggled in the first half of the season, with Spurs taking just 27 points from their opening 21 matches.
However, it appears as though ENIC may not be done there, with a report from TEAMtalk revealing Tottenham are now exploring a move for Middlesbrough star Hayden Hackney, as they remain keen on making more additions to the squad before the end of the month.
The Championship club are reluctant to part ways with Hackney mid-way through the season, and they have set a £30m asking price, amid interest from Manchester United, with Michael Carrick said to be an admirer.
Fulham and Everton have also been linked with moves for the midfielder, and Boro are aware they will have to cash-in during the summer, should they fail to win promotion to the Premier League.
"Super" Hackney could be ready for Premier League move
Middlesbrough are faring well in their quest to return to the top flight, currently sitting in second place, and the 23-year-old has been one of their most important players, amassing three goals and six assists in 26 Championship outings.
The Redcar-born midfielder has captained the side since the end of November, showcasing his leadership abilities, and he has received plaudits from Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder, who once said: "We were playing against two very good central midfielders. I’ve watched Hayden Hackney from afar, seeing his career flourish.
"There’s no better teacher for him than Michael, and he’ll enjoy the way Middlesbrough play. He’s a super player, and Morris is a good player in there too."
The Boro star is now very experienced at Championship level, picking up 14 goals and 15 assists in 141 matches, and he may be ready to test himself in the Premier League.
Bringing in a new midfielder shouldn't be a priority for Tottenham, given the recent signing of Gallagher, but Hackney could be an exciting long-term addition to Frank's squad.