SUNDERLAND will offer Jordan Pickford a bumper new deal to fend off interest from Everton.
Toffees boss Ronald Koeman has identified to goalkeeper as his ideal long-term No1.
But new Black Cats chief David Moyes is determined not to let the England man leave for his former side.
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Sunderland have already slapped a massive asking price on Pickford – who is also attracting attention from Manchester City.
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But they hope to convince the 22-year-old to commit to the club by signing a second new contract in the last nine months.
The academy starlet has started six Premier League games this season and has been a rare shining light in Sunderland’s tough start.
His current deal with the Wearsiders runs until 2020 but Moyes is willing to reward his rapid progress since replacing former custodian Vito Mannone.
Everton view Pickford as the perfect man to take over when current stopper Maarten Stekelenburg, 34, hangs up his gloves.
But Moyes hopes the youngster will decide to gain experience at the Stadium of Light rather than sit on the bench elsewhere.
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