Everton close to signing Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:23 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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...
"Everton have emerged as frontrunners to sign Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney. Following Boro’s heartbreak in the Championship play-off final against Hull City at Wembley, the Teesside club n...
"Everton have revived their long-term interest in Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney.
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 2, 2026, 4:53 PMEverton interested in £15m Hayden Hackney but face stiff competition
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...
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 7:30 AMEverton leading the race to sign Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney
Everton have emerged as frontrunners to sign Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney. Following Boro’s heartbreak in the Championship play-off final against Hull City at Wembley, the Teesside club n...
- Sky Sports Football—Everton revive interest in Boro midfielder Hackney
Everton have revived their long-term interest in Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney.
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