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David Moyes admits Sunderland might have to sell Jordan Pickford one day

Sunderland's Jordan Pickford celebrates after Patrick van Aanholt scores their first goal (REUTERS)
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The Sunderland boss insists the talented keeper is going nowhere just yet.

Sunderland manager David Moyes has again reiterated his stance on the club’s goalkeeper Jordan Pickford – making it clear the club have no plans to sell the player this month.

The talented goalkeeper appears to be attracting plenty of interest with his fantastic form for the club this season.

Moyes, who also confirmed that the player was ahead of schedule in his return from injury, is quoted by the Northern Echo as making it clear that at present Sunderland have no desire to sell Pickford.

Sunderland's Jordan PickfordSunderland’s Jordan Pickford

However, he did confirm he may eventually have to be moved on by the club:

“I’ve got no interest in selling Jordan at the moment. He’s too good, he’s a big asset for this club, a really big asset.

“Because of that, maybe the time will come when we have to do it, but if it comes it’ll be a premium.”

Sunderland's Jordan Pickford celebrates after Patrick van Aanholt scores their first goalSunderland’s Jordan Pickford celebrates after Patrick van Aanholt scores their first goal

The 22-year-old England under-21 stopper has become Sunderland’s number one stopper this season and has attracted plenty of praise with his fantastic performances in between the sticks at the Stadium of Light and is quickly being recognised as one of the best young goalkeepers in the country.

Sunderland fans will be pleased to hear that Moyes is adamant on Pickford’s future, as he is undoubtedly a player who can go on to be a star at the club.

Hopefully he can return from injury soon and help Sunderland in their fight for Premier League survival.