Hayden Hackney

Recent reports from February 2026 suggest Leeds United are considering a move valued at €35-€41 million, while Middlesbrough's asking price has been consistently reported at €35 million (£30m) throughout January and February 2026 by multiple sources. Some suitors reportedly considered a €35 million fee too high in January 2026. This is a notable increase from valuations in 2025; in August 2025, Middlesbrough accepted a €24 million (£20m) bid from Ipswich Town, which the player rejected. Around July 2025, Middlesbrough's asking price was reportedly between €23 million and €29 million, and in June 2025, a potential fee was suggested to be in the €24-€29 million range, though one report linked Crystal Palace with a lower €18 million valuation.

Our valuation is driven by Middlesbrough's consistent reported asking price of approximately €35 million (£30m) in early 2026, which is supported by interest from multiple Premier League clubs. This figure for Hayden Hackney represents a significant increase from the accepted, but ultimately rejected, €24 million (£20m) bid from Ipswich Town in August 2025, establishing a firm floor for negotiations and highlighting the player's rising trajectory.