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Everton: Jordan Pickford ‘close’ to signing new contract
Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett has said that Jordan Pickford is ‘close’ to agreeing a new contract at Everton, and paperwork is expected to be signed soon.
The Lowdown: Talks ‘deferred’
It was reported earlier this month that talks had ‘deferred’ over a new deal for the 28-year-old, given the uncertainty of the Toffees’ Premier League status.
They are currently just one point above the relegation zone, but have been encouraged by the fact that Sean Dyche has managed to win two of his three games in charge so far.
The Latest: Agreement ‘close’
Taking to Twitter, Dorsett has shared that Pickford is now ‘close’ to agreeing a new contract at Goodison Park, with the paperwork expected to be signed ‘within the next week’.
The Sky Sports reporter tweeted: “Jordan Pickford close to agreeing new contract at #efc – paperwork expected to be signed within the next week.
“Deal is a real show of faith from Pickford and a big boost to Dyche, with Everton still only a point outside the relegation places. Current deal expires summer 2024.”
Dyche confirmed that Pickford is close to signing a new contract when asked in his pre-game press conference ahead of their match at home to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, and so this seems like the deal will be announced sooner rather than later.
The Verdict: Huge boost for Everton
The reports that Pickford is committing his long-term future to Everton will come as a huge boost for Dyche and supporters.
Three of the so-called ‘big six‘ in Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have all been linked with a move for him in the summer, and it may have been difficult for him to turn them down, especially if the Toffees were to be relegated from the top flight.
Pickford has been such a key player in the Premier League once again this season, making the third-most saves (79) of all goalkeepers, while he also ranks third for punches made (13).
To put it simply, the Toffees would be in a far worse position if it were not for the England international, who is their third-most used player in 2022/23, so tying him down to a new deal would be massive.
