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Hayden Hackney

MF

Middlesbrough → Everton · Permanent · Summer 2026

✓ Confirmedhe is in the squad at his new club · 4mo ago
88%
final reading before it was settled
first reported 5mo agolast moved 4mo ago
  1. Rumoured
    17 Jun
  2. Talks
    17 Jun
  3. Agreement
    29 Jun
  4. Medical
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  5. Done
    29 Jun

Catch me up

  1. 17 Junfirst@TEAMtalk: Everton pushing to sign Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney; negotiations ongoing but not straightforward
  2. 29 JunReached Agreement
  3. 29 JunJoined by @JacobsBen, @FabrizioRomano
  4. 29 JunReached Done

What was actually said

7 posts in 4 claims, grouped by stage and direction.

Reported as done

Advancing3 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano

🚨🔵 Hayden Hackney to Everton, deal sealed between all parties and signature to follow this week. Hackney accept all terms of #EFC contract proposal, wanted by David Moyes. Initial £16.5m to Middlesbrough plus £8m add-ons, as @_pauljoyce @elbobble reported. Here we go. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 https://t.co/8h7YxkuoW8

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2 other posts, 2 other sources on the same claim
  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Everton 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

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🔵 Everton have sealed the signing of Hayden Hackney and a top Man City talent could be on the way next 😲 #EFC https://t.co/rMBL9csB6K

Reported as agreed

Advancing2 reports, led by @JacobsBen

🚨 Everton have agreed a fee of £25m with Middlesbrough for Hayden Hackney. https://t.co/pBn6dLPxtg

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1 other post, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    Everton are now VERY close to signing Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney ⌛️ We revealed in April that Everton were the leading contenders to sign the 23-year-old 🔵 Barring any major twists, Hackney will be an Everton player ✅ @HJWatkinson | #EFC https://t.co/oX9gUQGd40

Reported as a live interest

Advancingone report

Hayden Hackney looks set to join Everton this summer https://t.co/4AhZOCwaJx

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Reported as being in talks

Advancingone report

Everton are still pushing to sign Middlesbrough star Hayden Hackney, but negotiations haven't been straightforward 🔵 Boro's interest in exciting Toffees youngster Harrison Armstrong adds another layer of intrigue... @HJWatkinson | #EFC #MFC https://t.co/KRrbYhgtkY

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Why it read 88% before it settled

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