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Everton favourites for £17m deal despite West Ham and Man United interest
EVERTON remain favourites with the bookmakers to sign Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford despite increasing interest from rival clubs.
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Everton are closing in on a deal to land Pickford, Express Sport understands.
It was claimed last week the move from the Black Cats would cost Everton £17million.
But the deal is yet to be confirmed and bookmakers Betstars suggest rival clubs could be circling.
Arsenal and Manchester City were reportedly in for Pickford but West Ham have now emerged as second favourites at 11/2 for his signature.
Express Sport revealed on Sunday that the Hammers were eyeing deals for Pickford and his team-mate Jermain Defoe.
Asked about Pickford’s future earlier today, Sunderland boss David Moyes said: "At the moment, I really wouldn't know. "Obviously it's up to the club.
"If Jordan was to go elsewhere and not be the No 1, that wouldn't be good for him because that would affect his progress.
"You can see what he does for us with the saves he makes. He's been outstanding from day one."
Everton, West Ham and Man Utd are all keen to sign Jordan Pickford
Pickford could cost as much as £17m this summer
Sunderland are expected to sell Pickford after being relegated from the Premier League
Stoke, who could lose Jack Butland to a big bidder this summer, are also said to be in the running for 23-year-old Pickford, who will almost certainly leave the Black Cats following their relegation to the Championship.
And the Telegraph recently claimed Manchester United were in for the stopper.
United are seeking a replacement No 1 in case David de Gea forces through a summer move to Real Madrid.
But the Red Devils are out at 7/1 to sign Pickford and have other options available to them.
Jordan Pickford's next club
Everton – 2/5
West Ham – 11/2
Stoke – 6/1
Man United – 7/1
Liverpool – 7/1
Arsenal – 10/1
Chelsea – 16/1
Tottenham – 20/1
Odds courtesy of Betstars
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