Brighton 
- 6 May
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Hayden Hackney: Brighton Aim to Steal a March on Nottingham Forest Target
Brighton are aiming to steal a march on their rivals in pursuit of Hayden Hackney. Sources say they have joined the likes of Nottingham Forest in the race.
Will Hayden Hackney leave Boro and join Brighton?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Brighton's pursuit of Hayden Hackney reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 81% probability of the midfielder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Brighton has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Hayden Hackney (23).
- Brighton has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Hayden Hackney.
- Hayden Hackney is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Brighton squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Carlos Baleba, Mats Wieffer)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Yasin Ayari, Carlos Baleba)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Carlos Baleba, Mats Wieffer)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Carlos Baleba, Yasin Ayari)
Alternatives of Brighton
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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68.7
82.6
|
Mateus Fernandes |
 West Ham
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€23.9M |
|
68.6
73.6
|
Antonio Blanco |
 Alaves
|
€11M |
|
68.6
70.2
|
Lucas Torreira |
 Galatasaray
|
€12.2M |
|
68.5
69.5
|
Pablo Ibáñez |
Alaves
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€3.5M |
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68.5
69.9
|
Finn Azaz |
 So'ton
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€16.8M |
|
68.5
73.7
|
Beñat Prados |
 Athletic
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€19.2M |
|
68.4
69.9
|
Albert Sambi Lokonga |
 Hamburg
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€6.3M |
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68.4
73.7
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Yann Gboho |
 Toulouse
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€12.5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayase Ueda | 29-04-2026 | Report | |
| James Trafford | 22-04-2026 | Report | |
| Joe Gomez | 17-04-2026 | Report | |
| Zan Vipotnik | 15-04-2026 | Report | |
| Said El Mala | 16-03-2026 | Report | |
| Gonzalo García | 19-11-2025 | Report | |
| Christos Mouzakitis | 09-10-2025 | Report | |
| Kobbie Mainoo | 27-08-2025 | Report |
Hayden Hackney
M, DM (C)
Skill: 65.4
Pot: 72.7
Team
Boro
Boro
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€22.4M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€20.1M – €24.6M
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Who is Hayden Hackney?
Hayden Hackney (ENG) is a a box to box midfielder and currently plays for Boro. Hayden Hackney is 23 years old (2002/06/26) and he is 178cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 30. Hayden Hackney has also been used as a deep lying playmaker and as a ball winning midfielder.
Hayden Hackney's current transfer value is between €20.1M and €24.6M.
Hayden Hackney latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
