Palace set to agree deal for England international
Crystal Palace are reportedly leading the race to sign Middlesbrough's highly-rated young midfielder Hayden Hackney, who has impressed in the Championship.
'Bryan Robson had me at "hello". His stature really appealed to me. I wanted to be a part of where the club was going. It was a great journey to be involved in': How the Manchester United legend managed to convince players to sign for Middlesbrough
Bryan Robson's legacy at Manchester United helped him attract top players to Middlesbrough even while they were in the second tier.
'The fans were very genuine. I find northern people a lot better than southern people because you know where you stand. Everyone was the same level. Playing football doesn't mean I'm bigger than you': Ray Parlour reveals love for Middlesbrough spell
Ray Parlour cherished his time at Middlesbrough, appreciating the team's culture and genuine fans after leaving Arsenal.
Daniel McDonnell: Heimir Hallgrimsson must figure out if he can fit Evan Ferguson and Finn Azaz into the same team
Middlesbrough man's performance has been the biggest revelation of the play-offs. It seems inconceivable he could be sidelined for critical games later in the season.