David Moyes and Jordan Pickford are key figures at Everton.
(Credit: Imago)
Goodison News Speaking to Ian Darke
Thu 26 June 2025 21:00, UK
Everton are looking for a new goalkeeper this summer.
The Blues need reinforcements between the sticks ahead of losing Asmir Begovic and Joao Virginia upon the expiry of their contracts on 30 June.
That leaves just Jordan Pickford amongst the senior goalkeepers in the squad, and the England number one is reportedly keen to sign a new deal to stay on Merseyside.
Jordan Pickford has made over 300 appearances for Everton.
Pickford has made over 300 appearances for the Blues. (Credit: Imago)
Everton will struggle to sign new goalkeeper
Everton were linked with Michael Cooper from Sheffield United and also held interest in Walter Benitez, before he moved to Crystal Palace.
Iconic commentator Ian Darke believes that the Blues will struggle to find a goalkeeper who will be willing to play second-fiddle to the England stopper.
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Speaking exclusively to Goodison News, he said: “Pickford is going to stay as the number one, I think that is undisputed.
“Any approach they make for any goalkeeper is to come in as the number two, the goalkeepers you mentioned, are they happy to be number two.
“The sales pitch to them would be ‘well, we are not saying you are number two, you will come in and compete for the jersey, and we’ll pick the team each week’.
“The reality is, they would be wearing out the bench, so are they at the stage of their career where they want to do that, probably not.
“I have spoken to a lot of veteran goalkeepers, they dream of moves like this, being 36-year-old, getting top money at the likes of Manchester United or City, hanging around in the background, knowing they are not going to play much, do the training every week, no pressure and pull in the paycheck
“I am not sure either of those goalkeepers would fit that description, a younger goalkeeper or a goalkeeper coming through would want to go somewhere where he will be playing.”
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Pickford will lead the Toffees into the new era. (Credit: Imago)
Pickford is not going away from Everton anytime soon
Not many players will fancy their chances of usurping Pickford at the Hill Dickinson Stadium anytime soon, especially if he signs a new deal.
Anybody who does join will be extremely limited in the number of minutes that they are handed in the Premier League.
David Moyes should target a veteran, as Darke states, as they would likely be happy to accept a back-up role that requires them to play just a few times a season.
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