Everton, Liverpool and Manchester City are all said to be keen on the Burnley goalkeeper, although a January move could be difficult.
Everton, Liverpool and Manchester City are involved in a three-way battle to sign Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton, according to the Sun.
Heaton has made the most saves of any Premier League shot-stopper this season (93), helping to keep Sean Dyche’s men out of relegation danger – and the 30-year-old’s form is said to have made him a ‘serious target’ for the north west trio.
Burnley’s Tom Heaton
The Sun reports that a January move for Heaton is likely to be difficult, however, adding that Burnley would be more inclined to listen to offers at the end of the campaign.
From an Everton, Liverpool and Manchester City perspective, relegation for the Clarets would be favourable, with the report also claiming that the former Manchester United man’s contract contains a £15 million release clause should his side lose their top flight status.
All three sides have experienced problems in goal this season, with neither of Maarten Stekelenburg, Loris Karuis and Claudio Bravo convincing since their summer moves to Everton, Liverpool and City respectively.
Manchester City’s Claudio Bravo (left), John Stones and David Silva after 4-0 defeat at Everton
The Toffees were previously linked with the Chester-born star, who won his first England caps last year, in May 2016 (Daily Mail).
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