Don Hutchison believes Everton will not find it hard to replace Jordan Pickford should he be sold in the transfer window.
The former Liverpool and Toffees midfielder is of the opinion that the goalkeeper market is stacked over the coming months.
This comes after Tim Sherwood alluded that the club may have to lose their number one in the coming weeks and his recent links to Arsenal.
Speaking on Premier League’s World Feed on 12 May at 9:58pm Hutchison said:
“Pickford won’t be the end of the world. The way the goalkeeper market is, I don’t think they’ll have a problem sorting his replacement.”
Everton can play hardball to drive up transfer price of Jordan Pickford
It’s not going to be easy for any club to acquire Pickford from the Toffees.
Despite Sherwood’s suggestion that the England number one might leave, Everton are expected to play hardball in negotiations due to the goalkeeper’s importance to the team.
Pickford has been a mainstay in the side and his performances have been crucial for the club.
If Pickford were to hand in a transfer request, the Toffees would be justified in charging a premium for his services, given his role in the team and the current market conditions.
The club’s financial situation and need to comply with profit and sustainability regulations might influence their decision-making, but they will likely prioritise securing a significant return on investment for any key player sales.
Whether or not this does end up happening remains to be seen, but the hope is that he stays on at Goodison Park for the foreseeable future.
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