Everton will demand at least £30 million to part ways with Jordan Pickford amid his links with Arsenal and Chelsea.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in signing Jordan Pickford in the summer transfer window. And the two London giants now know the price tag of the English international, with Everton demanding at least £30 million to part ways with him.
Jordan Pickford and his soaring stock
Jordan Pickford has been among the best goalkeepers in the Premier League for over half a dozen years. While the 30-year-old has been error-prone since rising in prominence, he is also capable of producing mind-boggling saves. So, it is hardly surprising that he is a mainstay between the sticks for his club and country.
Meanwhile, the Englishman has turned out 60 times thus far for the Three Lions. As for his exploits at the club level, Pickford has made nearly 300 appearances for Everton, keeping 76 clean sheets while conceding 398 goals. The player’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs.
A man in demand
A move to a high-profile Premier League club might be on the cards in the summer transfer window, with Arsenal and Chelsea keen on signing him. Arsenal recently joined the race to secure Jordan Pickford’s services amid uncertainties surrounding the future of Aaron Ramsdale.
With Ramsdale expected to call time on his spell with the North London club, a new goalkeeper will arrive at the Emirates. Jordan Pickford has thus emerged as a viable target for Arsenal. As for Chelsea, the West London club will also delve into the market for a goalkeeper heading into the summer transfer window.
Robert Sanchez has not made his mark since joining Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion last summer. So, the Spaniard might depart from Stamford Bridge in the coming weeks, with Pickford emerging as a candidate to replace him. Arsenal and Chelsea now know how much it will take to sign the Premier League veteran, with Everton demanding more than £30 million to sell him.
A £30 million-plus price tag makes sense, considering Pickford’s excellence between the sticks. It will be interesting to see if Arsenal and Chelsea are ready to meet Everton’s valuation to secure the Englishman’s services.
