Everton get perfect Jordan Pickford news ahead of Man City showdown

Jordan Pickford is set to sign a new contract at Everton before the weekend's clash against Manchester City, according to the Times.

The 31-year-old goalkeeper joined the Toffees from Sunderland in June 2017 for an initial £25m [$33m] rising to £30m [$40m] with add-ons.

David Moyes and The Friedkin Group have made securing their defensive core a top priority this season at Goodison Park with James Tarkowski extending his deal last week while Jarrad Branthwaite already committing his future during the summer transfer window to the club.

When Pickford sign a new contract, it could stretch his Merseyside career to an impressive 12 years.

The England international recently made his 300th Premier League appearance for Everton in the 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace.

But his performances are not limited to Premier League, the Washington (UK) native recently became the first England goalkeeper to keep eight consecutive clean sheets when he shut out Wales last Thursday night.

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Signing a new contract would mean, Pickford will be on course to become Everton’s most capped Premier League player which is held by Seamus Coleman who has 371 appearances at Goodison Park.

Everton will also pursue contract extensions for midfielder James Garner and left back Vitalii Mykolenko whose deals expire this season.