{"id":109463,"date":"2025-08-25T18:37:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T18:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/109463\/"},"modified":"2025-08-25T18:37:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T18:37:08","slug":"west-ham-eye-hayden-hackney-as-guido-rodriguez-exit-decision-taken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/109463\/","title":{"rendered":"West Ham eye Hayden Hackney as Guido Rodriguez exit decision taken"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Middlesbrough<\/p>\n

Credit: Imago<\/p>\n

\"Evan <\/p>\n

Mon 25 August 2025 15:10, UK <\/p>\n

West Ham are considering making a move for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney before the transfer window closes.<\/p>\n

Graham Potter<\/a> is keen to add a midfielder to his options, with Southampton man Mateus Fernandes also under consideration. <\/p>\n

West Ham have also made an approach to sign Adrien Rabiot<\/a>, with the Frenchman expected to leave Marseille before the window shuts.<\/p>\n

Potter is under pressure at The London Stadium<\/a>, after West Ham were battered 5-1 by Chelsea<\/a> on Friday 22 August. <\/p>\n

The loss followed a dismal Premier League<\/a> opening day defeat at The Stadium of Light, where the Hammers were crushed 3-0 by Sunderland. <\/p>\n

\"GrahamPotter is under pressure to deliver success at West Ham (Credit: Imago)Hayden Hackney under consideration at West Ham<\/p>\n

Hackney<\/a> became a key player for Middlesbrough last season, and has quickly risen among the most impressive Championship midfielders.<\/p>\n

The England Under-21 national can play in at the base of the midfield or in a slightly more advanced role, and boasts hugely impressive numbers for progressive carries and passes.<\/p>\n

He would offer something that the West Ham midfield sorely lacks \u2013 energy. The 23-year-old can often be seen picking up the ball and driving forward, completing 2.73 progressive carries per 90 last season, according to FBref.<\/p>\n

Hayden HackneyChampionship 2024\/25 (per 90)Progressive passes9.92Progressive carries2.73Tackles2.09Shot-creating actions3.80Stats via FBref<\/a><\/p>\n

And Hackney\u2019s passing follows similar trends, with every contribution made in the aim of getting Middlesbrough up the pitch.<\/p>\n

Jacob Steinberg reported on 25 August that West Ham have the Middlesbrough academy product under consideration, with his contract set to expire in 2027.<\/p>\n

Hackney would likely present a cheaper option than Fernandes, with Southampton reportedly asking for a fee in excess of \u00a350million. <\/p>\n

West Ham won\u2019t let Guido Rodriguez leave until a midfielder comes in. Middlesbrough\u2019s Hayden Hackney a new name under consideration #whufc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jacob Steinberg \ud83c\udf97\ufe0f (@JacobSteinberg) August 25, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n

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West Ham will sign a midfielder before they let Guido Rodriguez leave<\/p>\n

Steinberg also reported that West Ham will not let Guido Rodriguez<\/a> leave before they sign a new midfielder, with the Argentine eager to depart.<\/p>\n

Celta Vigo are among the clubs linked with a move for the 31-year-old, who had started the Hammers\u2019 season opener.<\/p>\n

Rodriguez joined last summer on a free transfer but was often resigned to minutes off the bench following a strong start.<\/p>\n

In many ways, the midfielder represents what Potter would like to remove from his midfield, with the youthful energy of Hackney a clear contrast.<\/p>\n

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