Everton are said to have seen a bid turned down for the Sunderland player, but manager Ronald Koeman could have an alternative up his sleeve from former club Southampton.
Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster
Sky Bet have released odds on Fraser Forster’s next club, with Everton made clear favourites to sign the Southampton goalkeeper.
Everton are keen to strengthen between the sticks this summer and are said to have seen an £8 million offer turned down for Sunderland’s Jordan Pickford [Liverpool Echo].
Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford
It is claimed that Sunderland are looking for almost four times that amount to part with the England international, despite their relegation to the Championship.
But it appears Everton could have an alternative lined up in the shape of Pickford’s national team colleague Forster, who was signed by Toffees boss Ronald Koeman at Southampton.
Everton manager Ronald Koeman
Everton are 2/1 to sign the 29-year-old before 3 September this year, with Arsenal [8/1], Liverpool [14/1], Newcastle United [18/1] and Manchester City [20/1] the other contenders.
And while the Merseyside club remain 8/11 favourites for Pickford, their Forster odds suggest they won’t be afraid to walk away.
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Everton’s Goodison Park ground