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Everton have agreed a £30m deal with Sunderland for goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

The ECHO understands that the Blues are closing in on the 23-year-old and hope to complete the move when he returns from the European under-21 Championships.

Everton have long had Pickford as their main goalkeeper target and have now moved swiftly to try and tie up the deal.

The deal for Pickford is reportedly set to include a number of clauses and add-ons that could eventually push the price towards Sunderland’s £30m valuation of the player who has come through the Black Cats’ academy.

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That is thought to consist of £18m up front with an additional £12m over time when certain clauses are triggered.

Pickford has been insistent that his focus is only on England as they prepare for the Under-21 Euros in Poland but once he returns from the tournament it appears he will be heading towards Goodison.

The transfer window does not open officially until July 1 but Everton are making serious progress.

As well as a deal for Pickford having been agreed, the Blues are in talks with Malaga striker Sandro Ramirez and Ajax captain Davy Klaassen.