Everton have opened contract talks with Jordan Pickford as they look to extend his stay on Merseyside, talkSPORT understands.

The 31-year-old has two years left on his current deal and is believed to be settled and keen to sign fresh terms.

No offer has been made yet, with talks at an early and informal stage, but new Toffees owners The Friedkin Group are intent on tying the England goalkeeper down for at least another two years.

This comes after Jarrad Branthwaite agreed a new five-year deal in July - another player seen as part of their long-term project.

The Everton ownership plan to rebuff any approaches in 2026 for the England centre-back, who has missed the early part of the season with a hamstring injury.

Pickford is already one of Everton’s top earners with a salary of o

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