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LONDON. – Everton have agreed a £30 million deal with Sunderland for keeper Jordan Pickford.

Pickford, who is currently on duty with England Under-21s before the European Championship, is expected to have a medical and complete the formalities of the deal when he returns.

The Toffees had an opening bid knocked back last week, but have come back in with another which relegated Sunderland have accepted. Sky sources understand the fee will include a number of add-ons over the course of a long-term contract, with Sunderland guaranteed £25m, with an additional £5m in appearance related add-ons.”

The 23-year-old will become the most expensive British keeper if he completes the move. Pickford made 29 top-flight appearances last season but could not prevent Sunderland being relegated.

He joined the Black Cats’ academy in 2010 and had spells out on loan at Darlington, Alfreton Town, Burton Albion, Carlisle United, Bradford City and Preston. – BBC Sport.