Gossip: Peart-Harris close to Boro dealpublished at 10:15 BST
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Middlesbrough are finalising a four-year deal for English midfielder Myles Peart-Harris, 23, following the expiry of his contract at Oxford United. (Teesside Gazette), external
Hartlepool sign Huddersfield defender Eccleston published at 09:58 BST
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Neo Eccleston was part of Chelsea's academy until he joined Huddersfield
Hartlepool United have signed defender Neo Eccleston from Huddersfield Town.
Eccleston, 22, only played three times for Huddersfield after moving from Chelsea's academy but has had loan spells in League Two with Barrow and Grimsby Town.
He has signed a one-year contract at Victoria Park, but the club has the option of another year.
Hackney move adds to growing Boro budgetpublished at 16:18 BST 2 July
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Hignett: Everton 'a great move' for Hackney
Boro legend Craig Hignett believes the move to Everton is a "great" one for midfielder Hayden Hackney - but it will also do plenty for Middlesbrough's transfer ambitions this season too.
Everton have paid £16m plus potential add-ons for the Boro youth product and Middlesbrough may also have residuals this season from a possible move for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, who joined the Premier League club from the Riverside in February 2024.
While former forward Hignett says Hackney was arguably Middlesbrough's best player last season, he thinks the money gained from his transfer will help the side strengthen their weaknesses in attack.
"If Boro would have got promoted, that [the fee for Hackney] might have been a different story, but I'd take that if I were Boro," Hignett told BBC Radio Tees.
"Hopefully Morgan Rogers will go and we might get a few quid more. I know we got some money for Djed Spence as well so the kitty is looking pretty good.
"Last season was such an exciting season but ultimately it was a bit of a let down and I think quite early on, we all knew where Boro were struggling. So hopefully, with the money they've got, they can remedy that this year and have a good go."
'Hackney deserves top-flight football'published at 15:26 BST 2 July
15:26 BST 2 July
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We asked you for your thoughts on Hayden Hackney's move to Everton and it seems to be a departure on good terms.
Here is a selection of what you had to say:
Paul: £16 million for the Championship player of the season? I appreciate he would have only had one year left [on his deal] but still! I'm assuming there will also be some beneficial future clauses for us.
Moving forward we can hopefully replace him with someone creative and plenty of knowhow but at a similar sort of age. We need to get a big, strong, tall striker in too. Too many pointless crosses last season with no one there to get on the end of them.
I'm hoping Hellberg gets the players he wants (hopefully some proper pace on the flanks) and we go again!
Nate: Goes with no hard feelings from me. Have loved having him here but he absolutely deserves to be playing in the PL.
Replace probably isn't the right word, but the funds should help the whole squad with the right buys. Quietly looking forward to the season (depending on the transfer window).
Dan: Gutted he's gone, really enjoyed watching him last season, especially his goals against QPR and Norwich.
Big case of the 'what ifs' but if we had added a striker in January and Hayden had not got injured, he would be in the Prem with Boro. Was [always] going to leave after failing to get promotion, wish him all the best at Everton - they are getting a very good player.
Need to spend the money for him sensibly but not sure there is an obvious like-for-like player we could get, especially with his connection to the Boro.
Martin: It was inevitable after missing out on promotion. He is passionate about Boro and maybe stayed with us a season too long, out of loyalty. Can't do anything other than say thanks and wish him good luck with his new club.
Can homegrown hero Hackney be replaced?published at 10:36 BST 2 July
10:36 BST 2 July
Hayden Hackney is a Middlesbrough man no more.
The 24-year-old midfielder progressed through Boro's youth ranks to become a key player for the side but has now departed for the Premier League with Everton.
Were you expecting him to go or did you think Boro could keep hold of him after coming so close to promotion last season?
Will Boro struggle without their midfield maestro?