Hayden Hackney signs Everton deal until 2031: WINDOW WATCH

It’s that time of the year again – the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it’s sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today’s latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team…Butland delighted to be back in the Premier League Hull City have confirmed the signing of Jack Butland from Rangers for £3m.The 33-year-old goalkeeper has signed a two-year contract, with the Hull holding an option to extend by a further year.Former England international Butland played every minute of Rangers’ Scottish Premiership campaign last season and said: ‘The challenge is obvious but an exciting one. The Premier League is the best league in the world and, personally, it’s a great opportunity to be on the biggest stage again. I believe it’s the level I’m capable of playing at, and I’ve done it before.’As a club, we’ve got a great challenge back in the Premier League, not just to stay in the league but to really enjoy it and do as well as we can.’Rangers signed goalkeeper Ivor Pandur from Hull earlier this week in a £6m deal.Brighton land Austria defender SvobodaBrighton have signed defender Michael Svoboda from Venezia on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee, believed to be around £4m.Manager Fabian Hurzeler told the club’s official website: ‘Michael has enjoyed a fantastic season with Venezia, captaining them to the league title.’He has a number of attributes that we believe will see him adapt well to how we play, both in and out of possession.’He also adds competition to an area we are looking to strengthen and with a number of clubs pursuing him this summer, I am very happy that he’s decided to come to Brighton.’The 27-year-old is on international duty with Austria at the World Cup. They face Spain today, at 8pm.Brighton agreed to sign Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham yesterday for an initial £46m and added Benfica winger Rodrigo Rego. Michael Svoboda is with Austria at the World Cup, coming on in their wins over Ghana and South Korea Leeds go up to £23m plus add-ons for CharlesLeeds United have made an improved offer for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles of £23million plus add-ons.Southampton value the Northern Ireland, who they bought from Manchester City, at around £30million. City are understood to have a 15 percent sell-on clause on Charles.Leeds hope the extra add-ons can help towards a compromise agreement.Meanwhile, 17-year-old Leeds striker Harry Gray is expected to join Sheffield Wednesday on loan. Leeds hope a compromise on add-ons will help secure a deal for Shea Charles (left) Tottenham complete Fernandes signing Tottenham have announced the £85m signing of Matheus Fernandes from West Ham. Fernandes said: ‘I’m very excited for this next step. We look at football in the same way – going onto the pitch as a strong team, with fight and energy, to try and win every game. I can’t wait to get started, to meet the fans, to meet everyone, and give everything for the club.’Sandro Tonali is set to follow from Newcastle on a six-year deal.Brentford go back in for AnthonyBrentford have made an improved offer for Jaidon Anthony at Burnley.The 26-year-old scored nine goals and contributed four assists in all competitions last season and the move would keep him in the Premier League after the Clarets’ relegation. Anthony (second left) scores against Manchester United, one of his nine goals last seasonHackney seals five-year deal at EvertonEverton have completed the signing of Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough on a five-year deal.Earlier this week Daily Mail Sport reported that the Toffees had agreed to pay £16.5m, plus a further £5m on appearances and £3m linked to Champions League qualification and England call-ups.The 24-year-old midfielder won Championship player of the year last season and he said David Moyes was key in his decision to move to Merseyside.’The manager’s track record of bringing players from the Championship to the Premier League was a massive part of my decision. Hopefully I can be the next one to do it successfully for Everton,’ said Hackney.’It feels like a good fit for me, for sure. I think it’s a given that you work hard, you run, you make tackles. I’ll be doing that.’I think fans can expect a bit of everything from me – attacking and defensively. I think I can carry the ball well, arrive late in the box, and hopefully score some goals. I think there’s plenty more to come from me. Obviously, I haven’t played in the Premier League yet, so once I get used to that I think I can kick on from there.’ Hayden Hackney has signed a deal to stay at Everton until 2031