Chelsea on red alert as Everton takeover chaos could leave Jordan Pickford available

Everton will be forced to sell England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford if the proposed takeover deal falls through, talkSPORT understands.

the candies I had to borrow another £16 million from potential new owners 777 Partners to help pay their latest wage bill and have now loaned a total of £200m from the Miami-based investment company.

Although current owner Farhad Moshiri is confident the deal will go through, there are doubts over whether 777 will pass the Premier League owners and directors test, meaning the threat of administration looms over the club.

Along with Manchester United target Jarrad Branthwaite, Pickford He is Everton's most valuable asset and is believed to be in Chelsea radar as they search for a new No. 1 next season.

Pickford, who was considered by United before signing Andre Onana, has a contract at Goodison Park until 2027.

The 30-year-old is in his seventh season at Goodison Park and signed from Sunderland in 2017 in a £30million deal.

Since then, he has kept 75 clean sheets in 276 appearances for the club and has proven key to escaping relegation over the last three years.

Pickford is also seen as England's number one goalkeeper and will play for the Three Lions at Euro 2024 in Germany this summer.

Chelsea previously held interest in his services, but signed Robert Sanchez from Brighton and Djordje Petrovic from Chicago Fire in the summer.

Sánchez arrived at Stamford Bridge with extensive Premier League experience to his name during a successful spell with the Seagulls.

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The Spaniard established himself as Mauricio Pochettino's starter but has since been replaced by 24-year-old Petrovic.

Petrovic enjoyed an impressive start between the sticks and has made a total of 26 appearances, keeping five clean sheets.

However, Chelsea could opt to bring in a more experienced option in the summer, with Pickford a possible exit at Everton amid uncertainty over his acquisition.