Uncertainty about Jordan Pickford’s future at Everton has sparked interest from other Premier League teams including Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea.
Pickford, 28, is now in his sixth season as a stop-back for Everton, rising through the ranks to become number one in England.
He started all five World Cup games in England, making 50 caps, keeping a draw against Senegal, Wales and the United States.
While he is reportedly happy to stay at Everton for the long haul, the club continues to delay renewing his contract, sending the signal that he could be available at the right price.
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According to the Daily Mail, Pickford agreed to a five-year contract extension before heading to Qatar for the World Cup, but the club has yet to sign him as the deferment occurs at board level.
The report says it is still more likely than not that the deal will go through, but their hesitation has caught the attention of some of the leading English parties who are looking for a long-term solution between the sticks.
United look to get away from David de Gea, as did Tottenham with Hugo Lloris, while Chelsea are also in the market after Edouard Mendy pulled out of a six-year contract, calling the proposed financial figures ‘disrespectful’, according to an earlier report. Daily Mail. .
Pickford’s current contract is for 18 months, so unless Everton renew it or fail to renew it, the time for the sale will be fast approaching.
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