With Everton down to just a single fit goalkeeper with Premier League experience in the shape of Asmir Begovic and the summer transfer window having now closed, Frank Lampard is understood to be exploring the possibility of bringing in a free agent to provide cover for the Bosnia and Herzegovina international.
But who could the Blues go for? Jordan Pickford suffered a thigh injury during his impressive display for Everton against Liverpool in last Saturday’s goalless draw in the Merseyside Derby and the England number one is not expected to return to action for the Blues until after the next international break. Lampard’s veteran third choice keeper Andy Lonergan, who penned a second one-year deal at Goodison Park in July but has yet to play for the club, is also currently sidelined with a knee injury while Joao Virginia, who made three appearances in 2020/21 and Harry Tyrer are out on loan at Eredivisie side Cambuur and National League North outfit Chester respectively.
In terms of other goalkeepers with first team experience, Billy Crellin is Lampard’s only alternative at the club at this moment. The 22-year-old was named as a late substitute for the Carabao Cup tie against his previous club Fleetwood Town last month after Tom Davies pulled out of the pre-match warm-up injured.
