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Simeone wants Everton’s goalkeeper Jordan Pickford

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Simeone sees Pickford as Oblak’s replacement

Atletico Madrid are most likely to lose their goalkeeper Jan Oblak and are looking for a goalkeeper to replace him this summer. According to Don Balon ,Diego Simeone is preparing for life after Jan Oblak and is looking at Everton’s Jordan Pickford as a summer signing.

Oblak, often regarded as one the best goalkeepers in the world, recently admitted that he is unsure whether he will at the club next season. This has alerted host of clubs but arsenal looks to be leading the race to sign the Slovenian goalkeeper.

With Peter Cech struggling in the Premier League and his contract about to expire in the summer of 2019, Arsenal sees Oblak as his replacement. Arsenal are ready to pay his £88 million release clause. Rivals Chelsea are also keeping tabs on the 25 year old.

Departure of Oblak will leave Atletico Madrid with only goalkeeper Axel Werner who is likely to take the No 1 spot. Simeone wants another goalkeeper to challenge for the top spot at Atletico and identified Pickford to compete with Werner.

After having a disappointing season, Everton’s one the brightest performer has been their goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. Pickford has been in brilliant form since joining the club and has made crucial saves for the team whenever called upon. If Atletico Madrid comes calling for him, it would be too difficult to resist for the England International. He is valued at just €45 millions.

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