Transfer speculation continues to mount as Hayden Hackney has been linked in recent days with a move to Fulham. The midfielder, currently playing for Middlesbrough, could add a new dimension to the squad if the rumoured interest turns into an official approach before the end of the transfer window. Fulham remain optimistic, but the deal is not without hurdles. Wolves, West Ham and Everton continue to monitor developments and could yet re-enter the race if negotiations stall or valuation gaps remain unresolved. Fulham's 25/26 record of 1.57 goals conceded per game shows they're missing balance in midfield. Someone like Hayden Hackney could give them more structure and help them manage games. Middlesbrough continue to be linked with Matt Targett and Adilson Malanda while Fulham are also rumoured to be tracking Mohammadjavad Hosseinnezhad, Rasmus Winther Hojlund and Federico Chiesa. More on this story as it develops. Need more Fulham transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news from Fulham.