Chelsea have reportedly intensified talks in recent times over a potential transfer swoop for Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
Expected to cost around £43.6million, the England international has emerged as one of the Blues’ top targets to replace the struggling Kepa Arrizabalaga, according to Tuttomercatoweb.
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Pickford has mostly looked a fine performer for club and country in recent years, though his form for Everton did look like taking a bit of a dip this season before the campaign had to be suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
It remains to be seen if the 26-year-old can get back to his best, but it seems Chelsea rate him highly and have been in negotiations to try to bring him to Stamford Bridge, according to TMW.
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Pickford could well be an upgrade on Kepa, who has proven a real disappointment in his short time in west London, having lost his place to Willy Caballero for a few games this term.
The TMW report adds that Chelsea could try selling the Spain international, or even sending him out on loan as they seek to bring in a new number one.