Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is reportedly wanted by Manchester United.
According to The Sun, Manchester United have identified Everton’s Jordan Pickford as their top target should goalkeeper David De Gea leave the club in 2019.
The Red Devils have not been at their best this season, and their patchy form under Jose Mourinho has resulted in new concern about De Gea’s future at Old Trafford.
De Gea will have just 18 months left on his deal in January having so far snubbed the chance to sign a new contract with the club, and he could be sold in 2019 or even leave for free at the end of next season.
Juventus are allegedly keen to sign De Gea, and that means United must look at potential replacements, with Everton’s Pickford believed to be the top target right now.
It’s claimed that Mourinho is a big fan of Pickford, and a £60million move could be launched, offering Everton the chance to double their money having seen Steve Walsh sign him from Sunderland in a deal worth £30million in 2017.
Pickford, 24, only signed a new six-year deal with Everton in September, and it seems unlikely that the Toffees would be willing to even talk about selling the England international – and even if they did, they may well be in a position to demand even more than £60million.
Pickford has become England’s undoubted first-choice goalkeeper over the last year, and enjoyed a strong World Cup campaign before impressing in the Premier League again this term.
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