Chelsea want to sign Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford as Thibaut Courtois’ replacement if he leaves the club this summer.
Tom White of Sky Sports News reports that the England international is Chelsea’s first-choice to replace the Belgian.
Courtois is being heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid and is expected to make a move back to Spain this summer.
The Belgian is out of contract at the end of next season and could potentially leave for nothing next summer.
The Everton shot-stopper would not come cheaply should Chelsea pursue a deal, having only made the move to Goodison Park last summer for a reported £30 million.
The Toffees will be desperate to keep hold of the player and are expected to reject any approaches for the former Sunderland man.
Pickford has enjoyed a successful summer, playing a key role in England’s third-place finish at the World Cup in Russia.
