Grading the summer transfer window: Everton

Jordan Pickford

Jordan Pickford has received good reviews despite Everton's struggles

Pickford cost a hell of a lot of money both for a goalkeeper and a player still gaining Premier League experience - £25m, making him the most expensive goalkeeper in English football history and the third most expensive goalkeeper ever – but so far he’s largely lived up to the hopes that Toffees fans had for him. Sure, he’s only kept one clean sheet thus far but that’s been more down to Everton’s poor form than any glaring errors from him.

Since moving to Everton Pickford has established himself in the England senior squad as one of three potential first-choice keepers, and he’s also claimed that similarities between Everton and his former club Sunderland – largely the fact that he sees them as a “family-orientated club” and not that Everton are struggling as Sunderland did last season! – have helped him settle into his new surroundings quickly.

With a penchant for spectacular saves as well as good skills with the ball at his feet – witness his pass to Ben Chilwell that led to Demarai Gray’s goal for England u21’s against Poland in the summer – Pickford is sure to see his reputation grow while at Everton and despite the club’s dodgy start, he’s already getting some good reviews from observers.

Grading: 7/10