Premier League: Pickford agrees new contract to stay at Everton

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has agreed a brand new contract with Everton to finish hypothesis over a transfer to a Premier League rival.

The 28-year-old, approaching the final 12 months of his contract, had been linked with a transfer to Tottenham amongst different golf equipment however has agreed to remain at Goodison Park, although the contract has not but been signed.

Pickford — a £30 million ($36 million) signing from Sunderland in 2017 — has made greater than 200 appearances for Everton and new supervisor Sean Dyche believes he can proceed to enhance.

“He’s a very, very good player, a good servant to this football club so far and he’s going to continue to be that for sure,” mentioned Dyche, whose facet are sixteenth within the desk, only one level away from the relegation zone.

“I think it’s a sign that he’s enjoying our new regime and he’s accepting of what we’re looking to offer. He’s been a fantastic player, so we want that to continue.”

Dyche has gained each of his dwelling video games in cost to date, both facet of defeat within the Merseyside derby at Liverpool, and can look to make it three in a row when Aston Villa go to on Saturday.

But neither of the wins over Arsenal and Leeds have been seen first-hand by the membership’s hierarchy, who’ve stayed away from Goodison in current weeks following what the membership described as credible threats to their security.

Dyche mentioned his interactions with the board had been regular since his arrival, however recognised the necessity to deliver all events collectively on the membership.

“If there is a disconnection we’ve got to try to bring a reconnection,” he mentioned. “The fans are a massively important part of the club, I understand that and I’m learning more and more about that, the energy and passion, it’s got to be respected.

“Can we bring it back together and find the right way to bring it together? Wins help, they bring the feel-good factor. It doesn’t solve everything but it makes it feel better and hopefully brings a new connection.”