Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are all reportedly keeping a close eye on Jordan Pickford's contract situation at Everton.
The 28-year-old's current deal with the Toffees is due to expire in June 2024, and there is confusion surrounding the new contract that he allegedly agreed last month.
According to the Daily Mail, Pickford came to an agreement with Everton over a new five-year deal before he joined up with the England squad for the 2022 World Cup.
However, the proposed deal has reportedly not yet been finalised, with Everton's hierarchy said to potentially be having 'cold feet' over the lucrative contract.
The report claims that Man United, Chelsea and Tottenham are all monitoring the situation, with the trio believing that the England international could potentially be available for a cut-price fee next summer.
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When questioned on Pickford's future at Goodison Park, Everton boss Frank Lampard told reporters: "Jordan feels very happy being at this club, I don't want to speak for him but that's the impression I get from him.
"I feel we can match his ambitions. We're a huge club with a huge history and big ambition and he's a big part of that. If Jordan feels like that, we can match each other's ambitions and in terms of getting him to stay longer, I don't see that as a problem."
Man United are believed to be considering signing a new number one goalkeeper next summer, with David de Gea potentially being allowed to leave Old Trafford on a free transfer.
Dean Henderson is set to return to the Red Devils following a loan spell at Nottingham Forest, but he could then leave the club on a permanent basis.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are also thought to be looking for a new long-term number one, with Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy both having spells in the team this season.
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Tottenham are also searching for a replacement for Hugo Lloris, with the 36-year-old's contract in North London due to expire at the end of next season.
Pickford started his professional career with Sunderland, representing the Black Cats between 2011 and 2017, which included a number of loan spells.
England's number one has been with Everton since 2017, though, featuring on 214 occasions for the Toffees, keeping 57 clean sheets in the process.
This season, Pickford has made 15 appearances in the Premier League, including the full 90 minutes against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Boxing Day, as the Toffees suffered a 2-1 defeat.
Matt Law
