Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic would be an ideal signing for Everton this summer.
Chelsea’s Asmir Begovic
Everton have been heavily linked with a move for Sunderland goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford, this summer.
According to reports from The Sun, the Toffees have made a £10 million move for the highly-rated youngster, but Sunderland have slapped a £30 million price tag (Express) on the goalkeeper.
Ronald Koeman needs to sign a top goalkeeper this summer. Maarten Stekelenburg and Joel Robles have done well in patches, but neither of the two have been commanding between the sticks.
Sunderland’s Jordan Pickford
Asmir Begovic would be an ideal signing for the Toffees
Begovic made his name during his time at Stoke City that earned him a move to Chelsea in the the first place.
The Bosnian made 17 Premier League appearances for the Blues in the 2015-16 campaign, but under Antonio Conte, he has made just one appearances in 2016-17.
Begovic joined Chelsea from Stoke City for a reported fee of £8 million (Sky Sports) in 2015. Conte insisted in January that the player won’t be sold unless Chelsea sign a replacement for him.
However, things will be different this summer. The player said recently that he will decide on his future at the end of the season.
Begovic is too good a goalkeeper to warm the bench week in week out. At 29, he still has age on his side to play at a top level for five-six years.
He has a contract at the London club till 2019, and therefore would come at an affordable price, certainly cheaper than Pickford.
The former Stoke City star is a top quality goalkeeper and should be looking to revive his career by moving away from Chelsea. A move to Everton would suit all parties involved.
Chelsea’s Asmir Begovic in action with Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge
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