Everton are close to agreeing a deal worth £30 million for Sunderland's England under-21 international Jordan Pickford.

Negotiations have progressed between the two clubs over the past 24 hours and Everton are growing increasingly confident of signing the highly-regarded goalkeeper this month.

Sunderland rejected an initial bid from the Merseysiders last month but sources in the north-east have admitted that talks are now reaching a conclusion, with Pickford expected to undergo a medical when he returns from international duty.

The 23-year-old is in Poland for the European Championships and will be presented with the chance to enhance his reputation after an impressive season at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland finished bottom of the Premier League but Pickford remained consistent, with former manager David Moyes claiming he would be England's future No 1 for the senior team.