Hayden Hackney

In June 2026, reports indicate Everton agreed a deal for an initial fee of approximately €19.5 million, rising to a total package of around €29.5 million with add-ons. This followed Everton having bids of roughly €14 million and €18 million rejected. Throughout this period, Middlesbrough's asking price was consistently stated as €29.5 million (£25m), with other general valuations around €23.6 million (£20m). Earlier in 2026, valuations as high as €35.4 million (£30m) were mentioned. In August 2025, Middlesbrough had accepted a bid of approximately €23.6 million (£20m) from Ipswich Town, which the player reportedly rejected.

Our valuation is driven by the widely reported and seemingly completed transfer of Hayden Hackney to Everton in June 2026. Multiple sources converge on an initial fee of approximately €19.5 million (£16.5m) with a total package, including add-ons, reaching around €29.5 million (£25m). This final figure aligns perfectly with Middlesbrough's consistently reported asking price, despite the player entering the final year of his contract, indicating a strong seller's market.