Jordan Pickford delivers glorious assist in U21s qualifier
Pickford has starred for Sunderland in their hugely disappointing relegation season and has attracted plenty of interest from other Premier League clubs.
Arsenal are one of the teams who have been linked with his signature despite manager Arsene Wenger claiming a goalkeeper is the last position they need to strengthen.
Gunners No.1 Petr Cech is now 35 and has received some criticism for his performances this term and Merson sees Pickford as a long-term replacement for the former Chelsea man.
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Paul Merson says Jordan Pickford moving to Arsenal would be a dream move for the goalkeeper
His dream would probably be get bought by someone like Arsenal or something and Cech has a year left, and we’ll loan him back to Sunderland
Paul Merson on Jordan Pickford's potential move to Arsenal
“Goalkeepers sometimes have nothing to do for 87 minutes of a match and then have to make a world class save,” he said on Sky Sports.
“That’s the difference between the top goalies and the rest, the concentration levels.
“For this kid, the sky’s the limit for him. The problem is, where he goes he has to play.
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Paul Merson says Arsenal could sign Jordan Pickford and loan him back to Sunderland
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“There’s no point going somewhere and sitting on the bench.
“His dream would probably be get bought by someone like Arsenal or something and Cech has a year left, and we’ll loan him back to Sunderland for a year and both sides get a result.