Chelsea have been told that they should sign Everton’s Jordan Pickford this summer in a bid to rectify their long-standing goalkeeper issues.
The Blues have endured their fair share of issues between the sticks after Thibaut Courtois departed for Real Madrid in 2018.
Kepa was signed that same summer for a record fee for a goalkeeper but the Spaniard struggled at Stamford Bridge.
Current incumbent Robert Sanchez has also come in for criticism for a series of a sub-par displays since his arrival from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Chelsea signed Filip Jorgensen two years ago, though the Dane has failed to oust Sanchez as first choice, while the west London side failed in their efforts to sign Mike Maignan from AC Milan last summer.
Pickford 'ticks every box'
The FA Cup runners’ up are tipped to bring in a new shotstopper when the transfer window opens, and former Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham believes that Everton and England star Pickford “ticks every box” in the Blues’ goalkeeper pursuit.
“For a goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford is still young,” Sheringham told Football.London. “He’s right in his prime.
“Let’s not forget Peter Schmeichel and David Seaman kept going on until 38 and 39 and into their 40s. When you're good, you're good, and you know it.
“So there's still time for Pickford to, dare I say this to the Everton fans, move to a bigger club in the top six, competing for the big titles.
“There is still time for him to do that but he's obviously enjoying what he's doing now, and I'm sure it’s the question that’s been put to him time and time again over the last few years.
“If he wanted to go, I'm sure David Moyes wouldn't stand in his way because of the service that he has given Everton, and I would understand if he wanted to go on and further his career.
“Obviously Moyes wants to take Everton to the next stage too so he wouldn't want that but I think it's all about what Pickford wants, really. Number one playing for England but not playing for a top club? I know that will infuriate Everton fans to hear me say that.
“Manchester United don’t need a new goalkeeper now. They’re happy with the one they’ve found, Senne Lammens. Chelsea need a top class goalkeeper, and Pickford would tick every box for what they’re looking for, without a doubt.”
Pickford is currently with the England squad for the 2026 World Cup as the Three Lions gear up for their first match of the tournament against Croatia on Wednesday.
