Hayden Hackney may embarrass Nottingham Forest as Brighton aim to muscle in for deal

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Forest have had their eyes on the Boro captain since the very beginning, and are hoping that this can finally be the window where they tempt him to the City Ground. Forest are hoping to add to their squad ahead of next season, and have identified Hackney as an exciting option, but he may not view them in quite the same way. 🔄 Nottingham Forest Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Nottingham Forest boardroom.

VISIT THE FOREST TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Brighton’s track record to give them huge edge in Hayden Hackney raceForest had appeared well-placed to land Hackney this summer, but Brighton’s interest in the 23-year-old could now be about to throw a major spanner in the works. Football Insider revealed on Friday that the Seagulls are now trying to “steal a march” on Forest when it comes to the race for Hackney, which they feel they have a strong chance of winning.

With that in mind, a move there would surely be preferable to Forest for Hackney this summer, which would be an embarrassing development for the Reds, given how long they have shown their interest and failed to act. Hackney’s future hinges firmly on Middlesbrough’s promotion pushFormer Everton chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider last month that Hackney will be going nowhere if Middlesbrough secure promotion to the Premier League, which remains a distinct possibility in the coming weeks.