Everton are in talks with Jordan Pickford over extending the contract of England's no.1 this summer. in order to tie him down to the club for the foreseeable future.
Pickford was a key reason behind the Toffees surviving relegation this season, turning in a string of fine performances and producing a series of wonderful saves to ensure that the club had a chance heading into the final games of the term, including a save of the season contender against Chelsea in a game that his side won 1-0.
His current deal at Goodison Park runs out in 2024, and there was speculation at the turn of the year that Tottenham were considering making a move for Pickford as competition for Hugo Lloris.
However, as per The Telegraph, the player and Everton are locked in talks over renewing the 28-year-old's deal, which would keep him at the club for the prime of his goalkeeping career.
Regardless of the outcome, Pickford is expected to stay at Everton this summer as he looks to hold onto his no.1 spot in the England side for the upcoming Qatar World Cup, amid competition from the likes of Nick Pope, Dean Henderson and Aaron Ramsdale.
Richarlison latest
Meanwhile, it seems as though Tottenham are closing in on a deal for Toffees forward Richarlison.
It remains unclear as to whether other players will be involved in the deal, amid rumours of Harry Winks and Steven Bergwijn both having been offered to the Merseyside outfit, while Spurs are also thought to be keen on Anthony Gordon.
Unless something drastic changes, however, it seems as though Richarlison will be making the move to north London this summer.