Chelsea have added Jordan Pickford to their list of new goalkeepers ahead of the January window, which features many high-profile names.
According to 90 Min, Jordan Pickford emerges as a target for Chelsea ahead of the January window as the Blues look out for a new keeper. There are other options on their list apart from the 29-year-old England international, with Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale and Athletic Club’s Unai Simon also present.
Chelsea’s decision to sign Robert Sanchez involved the Spaniard competing with compatriot Kep Arrizabalaga at Stamford Bridge since Edouard Mendy departed for Saudi Arabia. Instead, Kepa left soon with a loan move to Real Madrid, appealing to his appetite.
Djorde Petrovic arrived from the MLS and has taken on the deputy role at Chelsea, with Sanchez now their No.1 choice. Yet, the Blues appear dissatisfied with the Spaniard as their first choice, as they are ready to return in January in search of a new stopper.
There are a host of names linked with the spot, with Athletic Club’s Unai Simon scouted recently by Chelsea. They are also looking at another La Liga goalkeeper in Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili, but he may feature further down their list, which also includes Porto’s Diogo Costa.
Aaron Ramsdale remains one of their key targets if the keeper becomes available in the next window. Arsenal are uninterested in a January sale, although they might consider the idea next summer. Hence, Chelsea may have to look elsewhere for another established option, with Jordan Pickford now emerging as a target.
The 29-year-old England international remains an Everton player, and there were a few surprises on why nobody signed Pickford last summer. The Toffees star remains England’s undisputed first choice and now may look to move out of Goodison Park for a bigger challenge.
Chelsea’s interest may appeal to the 29-year-old England international, with the chance to join one of the top English clubs likely to turn his head. The Blues might only make a concerted effort if Everton are open to the idea, although the Toffees will ask for a significant fee in return.
Pickford is one of the choices for Chelsea to consider, but their other options could prove difficult to achieve, especially in mid-season. Hence, they might deem it worth their time to enquire about the 29-year-old England international’s availability and potentially complete a swift move to strengthen a problem area.
