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Everton and Middlesbrough near agreement for Hayden Hackney transfer

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Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Everton and Middlesbrough near agreement for Hayden Hackney transfer
Summary

Everton is in advanced negotiations with Middlesbrough to sign midfielder Hayden Hackney, with an agreement expected later this week. ESPN reports that Everton manager David Moyes has prioritized Hackney as part of his plans to strengthen the squad. The Toffees are set to pay around £25 million for the 23-year-old, who has been a target for other clubs including Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Middlesbrough previously rejected at least three bids for the player, underscoring his value to the club. Final details of the deal are pending.

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Key Details
  • •Everton is targeting Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough.
  • •A deal may be finalized later this week.
  • •Everton manager David Moyes has identified Hackney as a key target.
  • •Middlesbrough previously rejected several bids for Hackney.
  • •Transfer fee is expected to be around £25 million.
Latest Updates
  • 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — ‘It was always going to be Everton’ – Hackney says he is ‘delighted’ to join Moyes’ side
  • 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Hayden Hackney completes Everton move
  • 9:13 AMYahoo Sports — Everton sign midfielder Hackney from Middlesbrough
  • 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — 'It was always going to be Everton' - Hackney
  • 9:00 AMBBC Sport — Everton sign midfielder Hackney from Middlesbrough
  • 8:59 AMYahoo Sports — Everton sign Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough
  • 4:05 PMThe Guardian Sport — Everton close in on deals for Tyrique George and Hayden Hackney
  • 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney is set to begin his Everton medical on Wednesday
What they're saying
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George played for club on loan from Chelsea last season Middlesbrough’s Hackney expected to have medical Everton are close to agreeing a fee with Chelsea for the winger Tyrique George as Hayden Hackney puts the finishing touches to his move from Middlesbrough. George made 11 appearances for Everton last season after joining on loan in February. That deal included an option for Everton to sign the England Under-21 international on a permanent basis for £25m and, although that option was not activated, David Moyes still wants to secure the 20-year-old’s services. Continue reading...

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Everton have made their first move in the transfer market with a deal for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney on a five-year contract through to 2031. The 24-year-old arrives for an undisclosed fee, though numerous reports suggest he will cost an initial £16m, with various add-ons potentially lifting it up to around £25m. “I’m delighted to […]

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"It was always going to be Everton," says Hayden Hackney after signing a five-year contract with the Blues. The 24-year-old central midfielder, who was named the 2026-26 Championship Player of the Season for Middlesbrough, is David Moyes' first signing of the summer. "I'm delighted to be here," said Hackney.

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