In 2024, the Merseyside club may be forced to sell one of its most valuable properties.
Everton may lose one of its first-team players in 2024, according to a new report, who claims he is being pursued by another Premier League side.
Who are Everton’s new arrivals?
Sean Dyche spent the summer reinforcing his squad with five new faces, including Beto and Youssef Chermiti on permanent contracts, Arnaut Danjuma and Jack Harrison on season-long loans, and Ashley Young on a free transfer from Aston Villa.
In terms of departures, Alex Iwobi, Demarai Gray, and Ellis Simms were just a few of the players who left for good, and while the transfer window has now closed until January, clubs are still examining their possibilities ahead of time.
Jordan Pickford signed a new contract extension until 2027 in February, but he was still pursued over the summer by Tottenham Hotspur, who made contact to inquire about a deal and even held meetings with the goalkeeper’s camp.
CBS reporter Ben Jacobs previously claimed in his column for CaughtOffside that the Toffees would have allowed the 29-year-old to leave if they had been relegated at the end of last season, and while that outcome did not occur, he could well eye an exit should the side find themselves in a similar position next year.
Is Jordan Pickford on his way out of Everton?
Chelsea are “among the teams tracking” Pickford ahead of 2024, according to 90min.
Given his contract situation, Everton are in a strong negotiation position, but with the club currently experiencing financial difficulties as well as troubles in the Premier League, a trade could “become possible” in the near future.
A deal at the start of the new year is “unlikely” for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, but they are expected to study their options more thoroughly in the summer, which could lead to some movement at Goodison Park.
Jordan Pickford has how many clean sheets?
Pickford has preserved 63 clean sheets in 243 appearances for Everton, and it’s fair to say that he’s been one of the club’s star performers in recent seasons in what has been a frustrating couple of years for the Merseyside team.
The England international, who has previously been dubbed a “monster” for Gareth Southgate’s side by journalist Joe Crann, has made 14 saves from 22 shots on target this season and has been equally impressive with the ball at his feet, completing 100% of his short attempts and 98% of his medium attempts, according to FBRef.
Dyche, who is sponsored by Puma, is clearly adored by his colleagues, staff, and supporters, having twice received the Player of the Year award, the first in 2017/18 and the second in 2021/22, according to Transfermarkt.
It is critical that Goodison Park’s management – whatever the next owners are – do all possible to keep their shot-stopping star.
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