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Done deal: Middlesbrough to Everton, £19m, confirmed 2026-07. Every club linked to this transfer, and who reported each stage first.
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🚨 Everton currently lead race to sign Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough. Coveted midfielder favours #EFC & if preference confirmed, club talks will follow. #THFC + #CPFC also high among contenders. #MUFC like 23yo but not expected to pursue @TheAthleticFC
First reported 2026-06-02 07:50 BST
2026-06-02 07:50 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨 Everton currently lead race to sign Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough. Coveted midfielder favours #EFC & if preference confirmed, club talks will follow. #THFC + #CPFC also high among contenders. #MUFC like 23yo but not expected to pursue @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/4zUeH40c3C
2026-06-05 14:26 BST
STANDS🚨 Everton now in talks with Middlesbrough over Hayden Hackney. 23yo midfielder keen on #EFC possibility - although ongoing interest from other clubs + #Boro prepared for Championship PoTY to enter final 12mnths unless suitable offer arrives @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/jSyjebc91i
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Breaking: #Everton have been firmly knocked back by #Middlesbrough from their initial approach to sign Hayden Hackney. Understood to be a sizeable distance in valuation. More on @SkySportsNews and here: #EFC #Boro
First reported 2026-06-05 19:24 BST
🚨 #Everton Everton have made contact with Middlesbrough for midfielder Hayden Hackney. 🔥 The 23‑year‑old is keen on joining the Toffees after missing out on promotion. 👀 Four other Premier League clubs are also interested in a possible move.
First reported 2026-06-07 12:00 BST
New - #Everton are moving closer to signing Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough in a £25m deal. Expectation of a full agreement later this week. Also in story: #Boro hold talks with #lcfc over signing Oliver Skipp but are deterred by £15m price tag
First reported 2026-06-29 12:15 BST
Fee breakdown is £16.5m fixed with add-ons taking the total package to around £25m.⬇️
First reported 2026-06-29 17:36 BST
2026-06-02 13:47 BST
STANDSHayden Hackney is expected to leave Middlesbrough this summer with Everton frontrunners to sign the 23-year-old, as @ElBobble called Middlesbrough are braced for bids with Crystal Palace and Spurs keen. Although Manchester United have made calls, nothing is currently advancing. Same for Leipzig, who also made an enquiry.🔴
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🚨 Everton have agreed a fee of £25m with Middlesbrough for Hayden Hackney.
First reported 2026-06-29 13:29 BST
2026-06-29 13:29 BST · first post at this stage
2026-06-29 17:36 BST · their first post here that counts towards the ranking
STANDSFee breakdown is £16.5m fixed with add-ons taking the total package to around £25m.⬇️ https://t.co/yKgExkRK6g
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🚨 Everton have agreed a fee of £25m with Middlesbrough for Hayden Hackney. https://t.co/pBn6dLPxtg
2026-07-02 14:09 BST
STANDSEverton confirm Hayden Hackney has joined from Middlesbrough on a five-year contract. Fee is £16.5m fixed plus £8m in add-ons.🔵 https://t.co/HT4SgwcUxl https://t.co/mov3e4n1Jb
How firmly they put it, across 2 posts
Everton agree deal with Middlesbrough for Hayden Hackney. Fee is £16.5m, plus a further £5m on appearances and £3m linked to CL and England games.
First reported 2026-06-29 15:04 BST
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