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It’s that time of the year again – the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it’s sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today’s latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team…
Hackney seals five-year deal at Everton
Everton have completed the signing of Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough on a five-year deal.
Earlier this week Daily Mail Sport reported that the Toffees had agreed to pay £16.5m, plus a further £5m on appearances and £3m linked to Champions League qualification and England call-ups.
The 24-year-old midfielder won Championship player of the year last season and he said David Moyes was key in his decision to move to Merseyside.
‘The manager’s track record of bringing players from the Championship to the Premier League was a massive part of my decision. Hopefully I can be the next one to do it successfully for Everton,’ said Hackney.
‘It feels like a good fit for me, for sure. I think it’s a given that you work hard, you run, you make tackles. I’ll be doing that.
‘I think fans can expect a bit of everything from me – attacking and defensively. I think I can carry the ball well, arrive late in the box, and hopefully score some goals. I think there’s plenty more to come from me. Obviously, I haven’t played in the Premier League yet, so once I get used to that I think I can kick on from there.’
Hayden Hackney has signed a deal to stay at Everton until 2031
