Tottenham’s pursuit of Hayden Hackney has just got even more complicated, with the list of the Middlesbrough man’s suitors growing by the day.Tottenham are trying to fix their shortage of homegrown players ahead of their return to the Champions League and signing a midfielder is reported to be one of Thomas Frank’s priorities this summer.Spurs were close to sealing a £60m deal for Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest, but it remains to be seen whether Frank will see one midfield signing as enough. It also remains to be seen whether Nottingham Forest’s complaints against an alleged ‘illegal approach’ from Tottenham take hold.Whatever the case, Spurs are also eyeing a move for Middlesbrough’s Hackney, who has emerged as one of the best players in the Championship over the last few seasons.It was reported last month that Tottenham were evaluating Hackney’s performances at the UEFA U21 Euros, but they have no shortage of competition for the 21-year-old.Photo by George Wood/Getty ImagesFive Premier League clubs want Tottenham target Hayden HackneyLast week, it emerged that Bayer Leverkusen have entered the race to land Hackney and that the Boro man is open to moving to the Bundesliga.Now, a new report from Sky Sports has revealed that Everton have become the latest club to enter the race for the midfielder, who is also on the radars of West Ham United, Brentford, Fulham and Crystal Palace.The report makes no mention of Tottenham Hotspur’s interest but reveals that Hackney also has admirers from abroad, naming Porto and Stuttgart, along with previously mentioned Bayer Leverkusen as admirers.It is thus clear that Spurs would have their work cut out if they want to win the race for the Boro starlet.Exclusive: #EvertonFC are among a number of Premier League clubs interested in #Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney this summer: https://t.co/IRgceue4qh #Boro #EFC pic.twitter.com/kBp07VAOmI— Lyall Thomas (@SkySportsLyall) July 9, 2025 How much is Hackney expected to cost?A few weeks ago, it was reported that Middlesbrough are holding out for £25m for Hackney, who has two years left on his contract at the Riverside Stadium.However, last week, The Sun asserted that Hackney could be prised away from Boro for as little as £15m.That update also asserted that Crystal Palace are ready to push ahead with a move for the Championship star as Oliver Glasner looks to reinforce his midfield ahead of the new campaign.READ MORE: Thomas Frank wants to add defensive depth in one position at TottenhamThe post Tottenham have intense competition in race to land Championship star appeared first on Spurs Web.