According to reports from Football Transfers, Everton has given permission to Jordan Pickford to leave the club, with Chelsea potentially being a destination for the England international goalkeeper.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Ben Jacobs of CBS Sports previously mentioned that Chelsea would consider signing Pickford if Edouard Mendy left the club this summer. With Mendy’s move to Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia now confirmed, Pickford has emerged as a target for Chelsea as they seek a new goalkeeper under manager Mauricio Pochettino.
The situation could progress further as Everton is reportedly facing financial difficulties and needs to sell players before making new signings. Consequently, Pickford, along with Alex Iwobi and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, has been told he can leave the club during this transfer window.
Pickford, who joined Everton from Sunderland in 2017 for £30 million, had a decent season, keeping eight clean sheets in 37 Premier League appearances and conceding 57 goals.
In the opinion of the source, Chelsea should consider making a bid for Pickford. With his extensive Premier League experience and 54 international caps for England, the 29-year-old goalkeeper could provide valuable leadership and organization to Chelsea’s defense. Additionally, Pickford’s motivation to secure his place for EURO 2024 could drive his performance at Stamford Bridge.
The situation is worth monitoring as a potential move for Pickford to Chelsea unfolds in the coming weeks.
