Everton beat Tottenham to the race for Fernando’s transfer in 2026

• Everton make a move for Hayden from Middlesbrough with a total deal worth up to £25m
• Tottenham have beaten Everton to the signing of Mateo Fernando from West Ham for £85m in a club-record deal
• As for the midfielder, it’s said that Fernando is set to follow in the footsteps of the two leading players and make the biggest move of his career to Premier League

2 June 2026 Everton have completed the signing of Hayden, while Tottenham have agreed a deal to bring in transfer target Mateo Fernando.

Everton have agreed a deal with Middlesbrough for Hayden, which could rise to £25m. The club has confirmed the five-year contract. It is believed that the “initial” fee of £16.5m will rise to £25m depending on bonuses, with further add-ons linked to appearances by the player for England.

Tottenham, meanwhile, have moved for the player with the chance to become the next star, with the deal potentially worth £85m and a club-record transfer fee for Spurs. It is understood that the footballer is 21 years old and has been a long-time target for Sporting, while also having played for Southampton in 2024-25. It is expected he will be one of the key players for the “next generation” in the coming years.

The Premier League’s top club Tottenham have already moved to sign Fernando, who is expected to become one of the most important players in the team in the coming season. It is also reported that Fernando will be paid a salary that makes him one of the highest-paid players in the league.

Sky Sports understands that the deal will see two players leave Southampton and West Ham to join Tottenham. It is also said that the player is set to be paid a salary that will make him one of the highest-paid players in the league, while the club are still discussing how much the deal will be worth in total, with bonuses bringing it up to between £6 and £8.

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