Everton will remain on the lookout for any late potential deals to be had in the summer transfer market.
Angus Kinnear and his recruitment team are now working against the clock, with the window shutting on Monday evening.
David Moyes has been delighted with Everton’s transfers over recent weeks after some major additions have been made.
There could still be time for some late moves at Everton, though.
And that may not just include arrivals, with Everton set to decide on Youssef Chermiti’s future in the coming days.
Moyes will be keeping one eye on the market, and he has just seen one of Everton’s reported targets inform his club he’d like to depart before Monday.
Everton manager David Moyes watching on.
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Everton target Hayden Hackney wants Middlesbrough exit
Everton News has previously reported Everton’s interest in Hayden Hackney this summer, with his Middlesbrough future hanging by a thread.
It is believed that Boro were open to selling the midfielder earlier in the summer, but they may now struggle to find a replacement.
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According to journalist Pete O’Rourke, Hackney now has informed the Championship outfit that he would like to leave before the deadline.
It is claimed that Hackney has told Boro he would like to leave if a Premier League side does come calling for him in the final days of the window.
Ipswich Town had neared a deal for Hackney earlier this summer, but the midfielder remains in search of a move to the top flight.
The Toffees have not been alone in their interest in the 23-year-old midfielder, though.
It is believed that Manchester United also hold an interest in Hackney, with movement potentially seeing Kobbie Mainoo leave Old Trafford.
Rob Edwards will not want to lose Hayden Hackney
Boro have made an electric start to the new campaign in the Championship under the new manager Rob Edwards.
Everton remain in search of another midfielder before the deadline, and Hackney could prove a late opportunity.
Hackney has played the full 90 minutes in Boro’s opening three games this season, having even returned a goal and an assist.
Clearly, losing Hackney would be a huge blow, with Edwards already singing his praises just three games into the campaign.
“I thought Hayden was excellent. Loads of energy, loads of quality, desire, passion and he won a lot of duels,” Edwards said earlier this month.
“His running was really good – that’s the best he’s looked since he’s come back from the success that he had with the national team.
“You can see it out there that he loves the club and he’s been extremely professional, so I couldn’t be happier with him.”