Everton receive huge transfer boost as European giants make decision

Everton fans can afford to relax over renewed speculation linking Jordan Pickford with Bayern Munich, according to EPL Index (Opta Stats).

While the Bundesliga giants' reported interest in the England goalkeeper has understandably grabbed headlines given Bayern's profile, the report suggests there's little for Everton to actually worry about at this stage. Despite the noise surrounding the links, Bayern are said to have made a decision that removes any immediate threat to Pickford's position at Goodison Park.

The story underlines how transfer rumours involving elite European clubs can often generate more attention than substance, with this particular link reportedly not progressing into anything concrete from Bayern's side.

For Everton, who have relied heavily on Pickford's consistency between the posts in recent seasons, the update will come as welcome reassurance that their No.1 isn't set to be prised away this window, at least not by the German champions.