Pickford set for talks over new Everton contract

Everton are set to open talks with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford over a new contract that they hope will keep him at the club for the rest of his career.

He has made 322 appearances since joining from Sunderland in 2017 for £30m, a British record for a keeper.

Pickford, whose current deal expires in 2027, has won the Everton player of the year award four times, including the past three seasons.

Everton have endured a tumultuous few seasons before the takeover was completed in December.

Pickford has played a major role in helping Everton retain their Premier League status despite managerial sackings, financial rule breaches and points deductions.

Manager David Moyes sees Pickford as key players in his side alongside defenders James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite, who signed a new five-year deal in July.

Pickford has won 76 caps, second only to Peter Shilton among England keepers.

Pickford has played at three major tournaments, reaching the 2018 World Cup semi-finals and the finals of Euro 2020 and Euro 2024.

James Trafford’s move from Burnley to Manchester City in July may have eclipsed Pickford’s record signing fee, although the figure is disputed.

City sources say the move is worth £27m plus add-ons, but Burnley sources put the figure at £31m plus add-ons and a sell-on clause.

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The 30-year-old is Everton’s undisputed number one, although they did bring in Mark Travers and Tom King this summer.

David Moyes sees Pickford as a vital member of his Everton squad, and the fact that he is the starter for England only reinforces that view.

There has been speculation that Pickford would sign a new contract with Everton, and that now appears set to become a reality.

Jordan Pickford set for new Everton contract

Pickford looks set to put pen to paper on a new Everton deal, which will be a huge relief to Blues supporters and Moyes.

A report from Sky Sports on 5 September claims that the Toffees are set to open contract talks with the veteran stopper to keep him until the end of his career.

Live on the broadcast (12:02 pm), the host said: “We’re going to start with some breaking news this hour, regarding Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

“Everton want their number one goalkeeper to stay at the club for the rest of his career and are set to open contract talks to make that happen.

“Sky Sports News understands the proposed new contract could take Pickford past his 36th birthday.

“Everton believe that Pickford is happy, settled, and open to the idea of committing the majority, possibly all of his remaining years at the highest level to the club.”

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Everton fans will love new Jordan Pickford update

Everton supporters will be ecstatic with the latest update on Pickford’s future, as there has been any noise for a while over a potential contract extension.

Pickford is beloved on the blue half of Merseyside, as he resonates with supporters, through his passion and performances on the pitch.

Pickford has made 322 appearances for the Blues since joining from Sunderland in 2017

He has kept 90 clean sheets and conceded 449 goals in his time on Merseyside

Featured 76 times for England, keeping a total of 38 clean sheets

Conceded 53 goals while playing for the national team

He is exactly the type of player that Moyes needs to take Everton forward, with his experience in the England squad, reaching several finals, bringing vital knowledge to the Toffees as they try to push up the Premier League table.

It will be a huge relief that he is interested in spending the rest of his career with the Blues, as he would have been impossible to replace.

It will be bad news for Travers and King, as they are trying to overhaul him, but it is great news for the Toffees faithful.