Nottingham Forest are being extensively linked with a new central midfielder, with one of the available options boasting a stellar footballing education.
With Danilo looking likely to leave Forest, there will be a gap left in the midfield rotation that will need to be filled ahead of the UEFA Conference League campaign.
The discussed options look to have youth on their side, with Forest being offered Yunus Musah from AC Milan, who still has plenty of room for growth at just 22 years old.
Closer to home, Forest have been linked with an English talent starring in the EFL, who has honed his craft under one of Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United stalwarts.
Nottingham Forest-linked Hayden Hackney learned under Michael Carrick
Forest are keeping an eye on Hayden Hackney, who starred alongside Elliot Anderson in this summer’s U21 European Championship success for England.
23-year-old Hackney has already made over 100 appearances for Middlesbrough in the Championship, where he was able to learn under five-time Premier League winner, Michael Carrick.
Speaking about Carrick, Hackney has been full of praise, taking time out of an in-depth interview with the club to hail his former boss’s influence.
