Everton will not launch the offensive to sign 32-year-old English international Nick Pope from Newcastle United in the January transfer window.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Nick Pope has been the subject of interest from Everton. However, despite the recent links with the English goalkeeper, the Toffees have decided against launching the offensive to sign the Newcastle United mainstay in the January transfer window.
The Nick Pope story
Nick Pope has been one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League since emerging in the spotlight during his spell with Burnley. The Englishman made his name with his shot-stopping ability, often producing mind-boggling saves, especially during his stint with the Clarets.
The 32-year-old has gone from strength to strength since joining Newcastle United from Burnley in July 2022, signing a deal with £60,000-a-week wages. A native of Soham, England, Pope has been a mainstay between the sticks for Newcastle United in the last two years, turning out 68 times while keeping 27 clean sheets and conceding 58 goals.
Meanwhile, Nick Pope’s exploits between the sticks have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. However, a move across the Premier League is likelier, with Everton among the prospective suitors for the English international amid recent howlers by Jordan Pickford.
Everton want Pope
Everton’s interest in Nick Pope is understandable. The Toffees have been frustrated by Jordan Pickford’s inconsistent performances between the sticks, with the England no. 1 not starting the season as well as Sean Dyche would have liked. That has paved the way for rumours that Everton might part ways with Pickford and sign Pope as a replacement.
However, recent reports have claimed that Everton will not sanction Jordan Pickford’s sale in the January transfer window. The latest report has brought an update on Pope, with TEAMtalk revealing that the Merseyside outfit will not launch the offensive to sign the 32-year-old Englishman in the coming months.
So, Pickford should be safe as the first-choice goalkeeper for Everton for the remainder of the 2024/25 season. Meanwhile, Pope should retain his spot at Newcastle United, while trading the Magpies for the Toffees might not have been an appealing prospect either.
