Middlesbrough 
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- 21 August
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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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(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 (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)
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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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68.3
73.7
|
Lucas Beltrán |
 River Plate
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€12.6M |
|
68.3
68.7
|
Ellyes Skhiri |
 Koln
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€2.9M |
|
68.3
73.5
|
Beñat Prados |
 Athletic
|
€17.3M |
|
68.2
77.7
|
Eric Martel |
 Mainz 05
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€8.4M |
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68.1
68.1
|
Mario Götze |
 E. Frankfurt
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€2.3M |
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68.1
74.8
|
Giovanni Fabbian |
 Fiorentina
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€10M |
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68.1
76.1
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Cristian Volpato |
 Sassuolo
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€10.3M |
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68.1
71.3
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Michel Adopo |
 Cagliari
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€6.5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ibrahimovic | 25-05-2026 | Report | |
| Costinha | 22-05-2026 | Report | |
| Ayase Ueda | 29-04-2026 | Report |
Hayden Hackney
DM, M (C)
Skill: 64.8
Pot: 72.1
Team
Everton
Everton
Contracted Until
30 Jun 31
ETV
€23M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€20.7M – €25.3M
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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) and he is 178cm tall. 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 €20.7M and €25.3M. His last transfer was from Middlesbrough to Everton in 2026. Everton paid Middlesbrough €19.3M for Hayden Hackney.
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