Middlesbrough 
Brighton 
CONFIRMED: Hayden Hackney signs for Everton.
Everton beats Brighton to sign Hayden Hackney. Middlesbrough accepts their €19.3M offer for the defensive midfielder, ending the rumour of Hayden Hackney moving to Brighton.
CONFIRMED: Hayden Hackney signs for Everton
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Brighton's pursuit of Hayden Hackney reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 81% probability of the defensive 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 (24).
- 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 (Jack Hinshelwood, Mats Wieffer)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Yasin Ayari, Jack Hinshelwood)
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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 (Jack Hinshelwood, Mats Wieffer)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Yasin Ayari, Jack Hinshelwood)
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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
76.2
|
Cristian Volpato |
 Sassuolo
|
€12.7M |
|
68.7
75.7
|
Kenneth Taylor |
 Lazio
|
€25.4M |
|
68.7
79.8
|
Adam Wharton |
 C. Palace
|
€86.6M |
|
68.7
68.7
|
Jae-sung Lee |
 Mainz 05
|
€1.5M |
|
68.7
70.0
|
Tommaso Pobega |
 Bologna
|
€7.5M |
|
68.6
68.6
|
Hans Vanaken |
 Brugge
|
€3.7M |
|
68.6
70.6
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Mauro Arambarri |
 River Plate
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€6.1M |
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68.6
69.5
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Jens Odgaard |
Bologna
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€13.4M |
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| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estéban Lepaul | 12-10-2026 | Report | |
| Luca Weinhandl | 17-09-2026 | Report | |
| Rubén Vargas | 28-07-2026 | Report | |
| Lucas Bergvall | 24-07-2026 | Report | |
| Amad Diallo | 16-07-2026 | Report | |
| Honest Ahanor | 01-07-2026 | Report | |
| Patrick Wimmer | 01-06-2026 | Report | |
| Arijon Ibrahimović | 25-05-2026 | Report |
Hayden Hackney
DM, M (C)
Skill: 65.4
Pot: 70.3
Team
Everton
Everton
Contracted Until
30 Jun 31
ETV
€39.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€35.7M – €43.6M
Who is Hayden Hackney?
Hayden Hackney (ENG) is a a box to box midfielder and currently plays for Everton. Hayden Hackney is 24 years old (2002/06/26). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 30. Hayden Hackney has also been used as a ball winning midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Hayden Hackney's current transfer value is between €35.7M and €43.6M. His last transfer was from Middlesbrough to Everton in 2026. Everton paid Middlesbrough €19.3M for Hayden Hackney.
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