£27m David Raya Arsenal transfer in doubt as Gunners agreed to sign Everton star who will make his final…
Arsenal are eyeing a potential swoop for Everton star Jordan Pickford this summer plunging a deal for David Raya into doubt, according to TEAMtalk.
Writing on their website (9 May), the news outlet report that the Gunners are eyeing a new goalkeeper in the transfer window with Aaron Ramsdale expected to leave the north London club.
Pickford has emerged as a target, with the England international “expected to be sold” due to the financial situation at Goodison Park, which has “thrown some doubt” on a deal for Raya who has a £27m option in his loan deal from Brentford.
Jordan Pickford to Arsenal is surely a non-starter?
While there is no doubt that Pickford is more than capable of stepping up to play for a team at the top of the league and competing at the highest level, it would be an odd move.
Everton have got a difficult summer ahead because of the financial situation, and with a major sale expected before June 30th Pickford could certainly be someone that is looked at by other clubs.
But Arsenal have already got a deal in place for the man who has just won the Golden Glove award for the most clean sheets in the Premier League, so why would they renege on that after his performances?
Pickford would most certainly cost more than the £27m that they need to spend on Raya, and while you can argue who is the better goalkeeper of the two it would be weird to unsettle a squad that is clearly working well for Mikel Arteta.
The 30-year-old has also stayed committed to the Toffees during worse times than now, and the future is beginning to look brighter, so an exit would be a surprise.
Creditors waiving loans is generally a positive sign for the Toffees as it means the club’s financial obligations are reduced.
This can improve the club’s financial health and make it a more attractive proposition for potential buyers.
In the context of Everton’s situation, the two Merseyside businessmen considering waiving the millions owed to them in loans indicate their willingness to support the club’s financial stability.
This gesture could potentially lower the barriers to a takeover by making the club’s financial situation more manageable.
However, the club still faces significant challenges, including the risk of administration and a potential nine-point deduction.
Administration would mean settling the club’s debts through insolvency experts, which could make a subsequent takeover deal more financially appealing.
