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Everton close to signing Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney

6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:03 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Everton close to signing Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney
Summary

Everton is positioned as the frontrunner to acquire Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney. This follows Middlesbrough's defeat in the Championship play-off final against Hull City, leading the club to potentially sell Hackney before the final year of his contract. The 23-year-old impressed in the 2025–26 season, contributing five goals and eight assists in league play, earning him the Championship Player of the Season award. While Everton is keen on Hackney to strengthen their midfield, they face interest from Premier League rivals including Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace, and possibly Manchester United, who aim to bring back the player they previously developed.

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Status Watch
  • •Everton aims to sign Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough this summer.
  • •Hackney had a standout season with five goals and eight assists.
  • •Middlesbrough faces pressure to sell as Hackney enters his final contract year.
  • •Premier League rivals Tottenham, Crystal Palace, and Manchester United are also interested.
Latest Updates
  • 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Would Hackney be an Everton fit?
  • 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Everton leading the race to sign £30m-rated star
  • 4:53 PMThe Guardian Sport — Everton interested in £15m Hayden Hackney but face stiff competition
  • 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Everton leading the race to sign Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney
What they're saying
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23-year-old expected to leave Middlesbrough this month Brighton, Spurs, Forest and Leeds also interested Everton are attempting to sign the Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney but face strong competition for the Championship’s player of the season. David Moyes wants to strengthen in central midfield, as well as at right-back, and has reignited interest in a player he considered 12 months ago. Continue reading...

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Middlesbrough fan Tom Green has been speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside's Total Sport show about the Toffees' links with midfielder Hayden Hackney. Hackney is said to have a number of suitors but reports this week have said Everton are one of them. Supporter Green, from The Boro Breakdown podcast, says he would expect a fee of between £15-20m for 23-year-old Hackney, who is out of contract in June of 2027.

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Everton Move for Hayden Hackney Could Signal Smart Summer IntentEverton Lead Race for Middlesbrough MidfielderEverton’s summer planning appears to have taken an intriguing turn, with Hayden Hackney ...

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