Tottenham in the race to sign ‘next Morgan Rogers’ in £20m transfer
Tottenham are on the hunt for their next superstar signing this summer.
The Lilywhites have wasted no time shifting their attention to transfers since Thomas Frank was appointed.
Daniel Levy will need to help Frank replenish his squad as Tottenham prepare to compete in the UEFA Champions League, and Spurs have now been linked with a midfielder who could follow in the footsteps of one of the Premier League’s most exciting players, Morgan Rogers.
Frank wants Hayden Hackney as his first signing at Tottenham
Hackney was a target for Frank at Brentford, and that interest has reignited now that he is at Spurs.
The Dane has a record of developing young talent and could help Hackney tap into his full potential at Tottenham.
| Player | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
| Hayden Hackney | 44 | 5 | 3 | 2.810′ |
It has been widely reported that Frank wants to bring Hackney to Tottenham, and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes the midfielder will follow a similar path to Rogers, wherever he ends up this summer.
“This is a player who Tottenham have long admired,” Wenham said.
“I think he will make the move to the Premier League this summer, whether that’s with Tottenham or another club.
“Hackney is a versatile, young midfielder who will increase in value. He’s the right age, and anyone you speak to of a Middlesbrough persuasion will tell you he’s one of their best players. I think he will be sold for about £20m.
“And then, like we saw with Rogers, I imagine Hackney will follow a similar path and continue his progression until he is worth much more. Someone will take a punt this summer, I’m sure, I just don’t know if it will be Tottenham, we will have to wait and see.”
Tottenham must secure Hackney’s signature this summer
Hackney solves several issues in Spurs’ build-up phase.
Indeed, his impressive progressive passing and ball retention mean that he could act as a stimulus for Tottenham’s attacking moves. While he is comfortable in defence, he excels in moving the ball forward.
A midfield trio of Hackney, James Maddison, and Rodrigo Bentancur would offer the perfect amount of technical and physical prowess. Therefore, the Middlesbrough gem will be one to watch for the future.