If Everton’s proposed takeover agreement falls through, they will have to sell England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, as talkSPORT has learned.

The Toffees have now borrowed a total of £200 million from the Miami-based investment group after having to borrow an additional £16 million from potential new owners 777 Partners to assist cover their most recent salary bill.

The club is in dаnger of falling into administration even if current owner Farhad Moshiri is optimistic the sale will close. This is because there are still questions over whether 777 will pass the Premier League’s owners and directors criteria.

Pickford is Everton’s most prized asset, along with Manchester United target Jarrad Branthwaite, and Chelsea is rumored to be considering him as they search for a new No. 1 for the upcoming campaign.

Pickford has a contract at Goodison Park through 2027. Prior to signing Andre Onana, United gave him some thought.

The 30-year-old, who signed a £30 million contract to leave Sunderland in 2017, is now in his sixth season at Goodison Park.

Since then, in 276 games for the team, he has preserved 75 clean sheets and has been crucial to their three-year run of avoiding relegation.

Pickford, who is regarded as England’s best goalkeeper, will represent the Three Lions this summer in Germany at Euro 2024.

Although Chelsea signed Djordje Petrovic from Chicago Fire and Robert Sanchez from Brighton in the summer, they still had interest in his services.

After a successful stint with the Seagulls, Sanchez brought a wealth of Premier League experience to Stamford Bridge.

Mauricio Pochettino started the Spaniard, but Petrovic, 24, has subsequently taken his spot as the starting lineup member.

Petrovic made 26 appearances overall, with five clean sheets, after having a strong debut between the stops.

But in the summer, Chelsea could decide to add a more seasoned player, since Pickford might leave Everton due to uncertainties surrounding their takeover.