Everton are in a three way battle with Liverpool and Manchester City to sign Tom Heaton from Burnley, according to the Sun. The 30-year-old has been in impressive form this season which has helped the Clarets occupy 13th position.
During the season he has kept five clean sheets and was called up to the England national team last season and is still in the frame under Gareth Southgate.
Heaton has three and a half years remaining on his contract at Turf Moor and the release clause on his contract will only become active should Burnley be relegated. Burnley are reported to demand a fee in excess of £15 million for Heaton who joined the club for a bargain of £500,000 from Bristol in 2013.
Manchester City and Liverpool who are both in the hunt for a new first choice goalkeeper are said to be in the hunt for Heaton as are Everton who are looking to upgrade current options Joel Robles and Maarten Stekelenberg.
Should City submit an offer that would be his most likely destination. Due to Claudio Bravo’s questionable form this season, he will stand a good chance of getting first team action. The attractive salary and prospect of playing amongst some of the world’s best players will also be attractive to Heaton.
