May 1st 2024.
It seems that Chelsea is keeping a close eye on Jordan Pickford's situation at Everton. Rumor has it that Everton may have to sell Pickford due to their financial struggles, and Chelsea is looking for a new goalkeeper to add to their roster. This is all happening as the summer transfer window approaches, and Mauricio Pochettino's team is in need of a solid goalkeeper.
The potential takeover of Everton by 777 Partners is causing uncertainty and pressure for the club to comply with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules. This comes after the club was penalized earlier in the season. Pickford is considered one of Everton's most valuable players, and with the possibility of having to sell their top players, there is speculation that he may be on his way out of Goodison Park.
Pickford joined Everton in 2017 for a hefty price of £30million, and has since made over 270 appearances for the club. According to talkSPORT, Chelsea has taken notice of the situation and is interested in Pickford as a potential addition to their team. Their current goalkeeping options, Roberto Sanchez and Dorde Petrovic, have yet to prove themselves as long-term solutions, so Chelsea is closely monitoring developments at Everton.
Pickford, who has been capped 60 times by the England national team, is currently under contract with Everton until 2027. He was previously linked to Manchester United, but their signing of Andre Onana last summer put an end to those rumors. However, Chelsea is not the only club interested in Pickford, as Manchester United's rival, Arsenal, is also keeping an eye on him.
At a recent press conference, Everton's head coach Sean Dyche expressed his hope that the club will not have to sell their top players before the 2024/25 season. He stated that there are many factors that go into the Profit and Sustainability Rules, and the potential new ownership of the club may change things. The club is currently taking an open-minded approach to signings, as they are unsure of their financial situation.
Dyche also spoke about Pickford's future, saying that the goalkeeper seems genuinely happy at the club. He believes that Pickford's personal life is settled, and he is an integral part of Everton. The coach emphasized the importance of players being settled in their personal and professional lives, and he believes that Pickford has found that balance.
Aside from Pickford, Chelsea is also monitoring Aaron Ramsdale, who has been struggling to keep his spot as Arsenal's number one goalkeeper. However, the Gunners are likely to demand a hefty fee of over £50million for Ramsdale, who still has two years left on his contract with the club.
In the world of football, things can change quickly, and as the season comes to an end, teams will start narrowing down their options for the future. As for Chelsea, they will continue to keep an eye on Pickford and Ramsdale, along with other potential goalkeeping options. Only time will tell who will end up wearing the blue jersey at Stamford Bridge next season.
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