talkSPORT’s transfer notebook: Everton set to sell Jordan Pickford with Tottenham and Newcastle keen, West Ham eye Brazilian winger Tete, Southampton chasing Manchester City youngster
Our man in the know, Alex Crook, takes you through all the latest transfer news, rumours and insight ahead of what's set to be a busy summer window…
Everton to cash in on Jordan Pickford
Everton are ready to listen to offers for England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford – even if they stay up.
Pickford, 28, will push for a move if the Toffees are relegated from the Premier League to preserve his status as the Three Lions' number one at the World Cup in Qatar.
Either way, manager Frank Lampard is contemplating cashing in on Pickford, 28, to fund a summer rebuild at Goodison Park.
Pickford, who joined Everton from hometown club Sunderland in 2017 for £25million, is one of the Merseysiders’ most saleable assets.
Tottenham are monitoring Pickford’s situation along with Newcastle, although his Sunderland links would make a switch to St James' Park tricky.
West Ham chasing Brazilian ace
West Ham have joined the race to bring exciting Brazilian winger Tete to the Premier League.
Tete joined Lyon from Shaktar Donetsk in April after FIFA gave special permission for players to flee war-torn Ukraine outside of the transfer window.
The 22-year-old will become one of the most sought-after players in Europe when his short-term deal with Lyon expires at the end of the season.
Leicester, Brentford and Southampton were also interested in Tete before his move to France and David Moyes believes he can take some of the scoring burden off Michail Antonio and Jarrod Bowen.
Southampton in for Man City stopper
Southampton are interested in Manchester City’s Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu.
Bazunu, 20, has had an impressive breakthrough season on loan at Saints’ south coast rivals Portsmouth.
The Dubliner believes he is now ready to challenge to be a Premier League number one but knows he has no chance of ousting Ederson at the Etihad.
Saints are looking to bolster their goalkeeping ranks with Fraser Forster’s £90,000-a-week contract expiring this summer.
Bazunu was crowned League One Pompey’s Players’ Player of the Season and Supporters' Player of the Season and made world headlines by saving a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty for his country.
QPR keen on Dons boss
Liam Manning is facing a big decision over his future if he leads MK Dons to promotion to the Championship.
Manning has already been sounded out by QPR about succeeding Mark Warburton and is also on the shortlist to replace Roy Hodgson at Watford.
The former West Ham Under-23 coach has guided Milton Keynes into the League One play-offs but could be tempted by a move even if they go up.
It must feel like deja vu for the Buckinghamshire side, who saw Manning’s predecessor Russell Martin walk out to join Swansea on the eve of this season.
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