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With the World Cup imminent, it’s no surprise to see a flurry of transfer news. Even Everton are getting in the mix.
Matt and Paddy look at the links to Hayden Hackney and the current state of play. Everton want him, he wants Everton, but is there too big a chasm in terms of Middlesbrough’s valuation of the player?
We also analyse Vitalii Mykolenko’s new deal. It’s a three-year contract for the left-back - is that the right decision?
We finish with thoughts on the Friedkin Group after 18 months at the helm. Do we want to hear more from them? And how ambitious are their plans for the club?
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"Is Hayden Hackney transfer valuation an issue for Everton? | Byline 97" is an episode of The Blue Room - Everton FC Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 3 min. Published June 8, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.