Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is reportedly wanted by Bayern Munich.
According to The Sun, Bayern Munich will continue to scout Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during this summer’s World Cup in Russia.
The German giants once again won the Bundesliga title at a canter, but new manager Niko Kovac will have some issues to resolve this summer, with some key players either ageing or showing signs of wear and tear.
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer missed the majority of the season having been sidelined since September, and deputy Sven Ulreich committed a catastrophic blunder in the Champions League semi-finals against Real Madrid.
That means that Bayern may well be in the market for another goalkeeper this summer to eventually succeed 32-year-old Neuer, and The Sun claim that Jordan Pickford is one target.
It’s stated that Bayern have been making checks on Pickford throughout the Premier League campaign, and will now continue to watch him during this summer’s World Cup in Russia.
Pickford, 24, has emerged as England’s first-choice shot-stopper under Gareth Southgate, and is almost certain to start in goal ahead of Jack Butland and Nick Pope.
A £30milion arrival from Sunderland last summer (BBC Sport), Pickford has exceptional distribution skills and is a fine shot-stopper, making it no great surprise that he is on the radar of top clubs.
Everton won’t want to lose Pickford after just a year though, and would no doubt command a huge fee for the goalkeeper, with a £60million valuation suggested.
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