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title: "Chelsea turn their attention away from Pickford"
canonical: "https://readeverton.com/chelsea-turn-their-attention-away-from-pickford/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Osman"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2018-08-06T18:14:14Z"
modified: "2018-08-06T18:14:14Z"
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# Chelsea turn their attention away from Pickford

Chelsea are no longer pursuing a deal for Jordan Pickford after Everton refused to negotiate the sale of their star man, according to Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett.

> Twitter: #cfc make #scfc gk Jack Butland top target to replace Thibaut Courtois if he leaves for Real Madrid.\
> Chelsea have s… https://t.co/LyBPQ1t12j (@RobDorsettSky)

Pickford enjoyed a strong debut season at Goodison Park and soon established himself as a vital cog in the Toffees’ starting line-up. He then went on to enjoy a superb campaign with England at this summer’s World Cup.

![Catherine Ivill/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readeverton.com/readeverton/2018/08/998601440.jpg)

Following his exploits in Russia, Pickford appeared to emerge as a target for Chelsea, who look all but set to lose Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid in the near future.

However, Everton have evidently issued a hands-off warning to Maurizio Sarri and his men, with Chelsea now looking elsewhere in their pursuit of a Courtois replacement.

Pickford is regarded as a key player for Everton going forward and [reports](https://readeverton.com/2018/07/29/everton-to-reward-star-man-with-improved-new-contract/) have even suggested that the club are looking to tie him down to a new and improved contract.