Everton to complete four pieces of important business as Pickford and Gordon news emerges – Sky Sports
Everton are looking to complete four “important pieces of business” within the coming weeks, as reported by Sky Sports journalist, Vinny O’Connor.
Frank Lampard is looking to convert Conor Coady’s loan move from Wolves into a permanent one, and it could happen in the January window.
The Merseyside outfit are also looking to agree new contracts with Jordan Pickford, Alex Iwobi, and Anthony Gordon, and talks have been progressing really well.
“Lampard is also looking to ensure Conor Coady remains at the club long-term with the possibility his loan move could become permanent in the January transfer window if not the summer,” wrote O’Connor for Sky Sports.
“Three other important pieces of business could also be completed in the coming weeks by agreeing new contracts with Jordan Pickford, Alex Iwobi and Anthony Gordon, with talks said to be progressing well.”
Needed
Apart from bolstering the attacking areas, the club must do everything to secure the long-term futures of Gordon, Pickford and Iwobi.
Of the three, the likes of Gordon and Pickford could be targeted by other Premier League rivals, either in January or next summer.
Getting them on new deals puts the Toffees in a win-win situation. If they do manage to turn the table around, these players will have to play a pivotal role, and hence keeping them on long-term contracts makes sense.
However, if Everton go through the same cycle as last season, these players might want to leave the club next summer. In that case, the Toffees can demand a high transfer fee for them.
Pickford has been superb for club and country this season, and he truly deserves a pay rise. Gordon has shown flashes of brilliance but he needs to be more consistent with his performances.
The Toffees are winless in their last five games in the Premier League but they can take great pride in their performance in the 1-1 draw against Manchester City away from home on Saturday (31 December).