Hayden Hackney

Recent reports from June 2026 indicate Middlesbrough rejected a second bid from Everton worth approximately €18 million (£15m), considering it too low. Middlesbrough's asking price is consistently reported to be around €30 million (£25m), with some suggestions a deal could be structured as €24 million plus €6 million in add-ons. Earlier in 2026, the club's valuation was cited as high as €35 million (£30m). A key historical data point is from August 2025, when Middlesbrough accepted a €24 million (£20m) bid from Championship club Ipswich Town, which the player ultimately rejected.

Our valuation for Hayden Hackney is driven by a high volume of consistent reporting, a previously accepted bid, and his current contract status. The floor of the range is firmly established by the accepted £20 million (approx. €24 million) bid from Ipswich Town in August 2025. The upper end is shaped by Middlesbrough's frequently reported asking price of £25-30 million (approx. €30-35 million). Given he is now in the final year of his contract, we estimate a final fee will be a compromise, aligning with recent reports of a deal structured around €24 million plus add-ons.