Everton is reportedly interested in signing Hayden Hackney, the Middlesbrough midfielder who was recently named Championship Player of the Season. The club's recruitment team has been monitoring Hackney's development for some time, indicating a strong desire to enhance their midfield options. This potential transfer could significantly impact Everton's performance and strategy moving forward.
Hayden Hackney could add new dimension to Everton midfield if David Moyes repeats transfer trick Everton have been linked with a potential move for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney Comments Sport Christopher Beesley Everton reporter 10:01, 21 Apr 2026 Everton have been linked with a move for Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney but what could the newly crowned Championship Player of the Season potentially bring to the Blues? Receiving his gong in London at the EFL awards at Mayfair’s Grosvenor Hotel, the midfielder said on Sunday night: “It’s been chaos this season if I’m being honest, but we had a good result today (drawing 2-2 at Ipswich Town with the hosts equalising twice, including with an 87th minute penalty), unlucky not getting three points, and hopefully we can get back up there. “I grew up watching this club, going to the games just a normal fan, and then being able to put on that shirt and play at The Riverside is unbelievable. There’s a little bit more responsibility because of that, but I enjoy it. “I’ve got to thank Kim (manager Kim Hellberg) coming in so much, along with all the coaching staff. I think he’s given me that almost freedom just to go and express myself, and do what I do best, almost giving me the freedom to be more attacking.” A report by TEAMtalk claims Everton have emerged as leading contenders to sign Hackney with their understanding that the Blues' recruitment team are huge admirers of him. The piece adds that Everton have been tracking Hackney’s progress for a long time with the same outlet first revealing their interest back in December, which they say “still remains strong”. OPINION Michael Ball Thierno Barry could have been new Duncan Ferguson but he must do more and prove David Moyes wrong Everton FC
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Everton FC: Everton FC is a professional football club based in Liverpool, England, that is reportedly interested in signing Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney.
Middlesbrough FC: Middlesbrough FC is a professional football club based in Middlesbrough, England, that currently employs midfielder Hayden Hackney.
EFL: The English Football League (EFL) is the governing body for professional football leagues in England, which awarded Hayden Hackney the Championship Player of the Season.
Grosvenor Hotel: Grosvenor Hotel is a luxury hotel located in Mayfair, London, where the EFL awards ceremony took place.
TEAMtalk: TEAMtalk is a sports news website that reported on Everton's interest in signing Hayden Hackney.
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