Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has been linked with a move away from the Merseyside club after his recent howlers.
Jordan Pickford has not been at his best, and there have been rumours that Everton manager Sean Dyche could look to replace him with his former player Nick Pope from Newcastle United. However, a report from Graeme Bailey on HITC has claimed that Everton have now decided against selling the player.
The 30-year-old is undoubtedly a proven performer in the Premier League, and it will be interesting to see if he can get back to his best once again. Everton have had a disappointing start to the Premier League season, and they need their top players firing on all cylinders to bounce back strongly.
The Merseyside outfit will hope to push for a mid-table finish this season. They have been fighting the relegation battle in the last two campaigns, and a club of their stature should be doing better.
Pickford is at the peak of his powers right now, and he will look to make a defining impact for his side in the upcoming months. The Englishman will be aware of the fact that he has not been at his best, and he will surely look to bounce back strongly.
Nick Pope linked with Everton move
The Everton manager has worked with Pope during their time together at Burnley, and it is no surprise that the Toffees have been linked with a move for him. However, it seems unlikely that Newcastle United would be willing to sanction his departure anytime soon, especially after failing to sign their top goalkeeping targets in the summer.
Furthermore, a move to Everton from Newcastle United will be a step down for the player. The Magpies have an ambitious project and the resources to sign top players. They could be challenging for trophies soon, and Pope is unlikely to want to join a club fighting relegation.
It will be interesting to see if Everton decide to move for other goalkeepers when the transfer in the reopens in January. There is no doubt that they need to improve the squad if they want to finish in the mid-table positions this year. They have looked quite vulnerable in the opening games of the season, and they will need the right additions in January.
