Jack Grealish transfer rumour

Everton Reach Agreement to Sign Hayden Hackney

Everton Reach Agreement to Sign Hayden Hackney Everton are closing in on a new signing this summer, as GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Ben Jacobs reports that a deal has been agreed for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney. There is an acknowledgment that more quality is required to get to the very top, with Merlin Rohl arriving as the first official signing after survival triggered a permanent deal clause. According to Ben Jacobs, Everton have struck a deal with Championship side Tottenham and Man United have been linked with a deal, alongside Crystal Palace, as Boro's failure to get promoted last campaign has opened the path towards an exit. The move for Hackney will now help reinforce the midfield for Everton, which was creaking at times last season with plenty of injuries afflicting the postiion - which ultimately led to youngster Harrison Armstrong being recalled from Preston and playing a part in the latter half of the campaign. Everton are eyeing up a deal for a World Cup star to help improve their midfield ranks this summer. Jarrod Bowen has been linked with Everton for a potential reunion with Moyes, following West Ham's recent relegation. It's unclear whether a return for Jack Grealish could be on the cards after an impressive loan spell. A centre-forward could be on the cards too, with Thierno Barry linked with an exit to RB Leipzig.

Man City agree mega deal for Elliot Anderson - but stop short of paying British record fee - The Mirror

Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest which will fall just short of the British record amount. Forest had played hardball in the early weeks of the summer transfer window and were determined to land more than the £125million that took Alexander Isak from Newcastle to Liverpool last summer. Anderson joined Forest in 2023 in a £35m deal from Newcastle, who were loathed to sell the midfielder who had come through their academy. The Manchester side are also aware of the fact that Rodri, now 30, is continually linked with Real Madrid and could consider his future once his contract expires. Until June 17, shoppers can upgrade to the Sky smart TV that's 'designed for football' from £4.50 per month when taken alongside a Sky TV and Netflix package.