Jordan Pickford to FC Bayern Munich
Last update: 23 days ago
Status and verdict
Debunked
Closed rumours are no longer scored: the status is final.
Bayern Munich are reportedly targeting Jordan Pickford to eventually replace Manuel Neuer. The English goalkeeper has a contract at Everton running until 2029.
First reported by sportsbalbu
29 articles · 7 independent sources
What we know
Bayern Munich are reportedly targeting Jordan Pickford to eventually replace Manuel Neuer. The English goalkeeper has a contract at Everton running until 2029.
While reports suggest a potential summer move, the club is seen as reluctant to sell their star. The story began on 28 Sep, with DeadlineDayLive and Football Insight reporting Pickford is suited to leave but enough would likely block the transfer. KO FOOTY later claimed Bayern are plotting a move because Vincent Kompany admires the keeper. On 30 Sep, several outlets, including Yahoo Sports and TEAMtalk, stated Bayern are not heavily pursuing him and that enough has no intention of selling. Christian Falk told Everton.news on 2 Oct the move is "not true".
Flashscore says no formal approach has been made by the German side yet.
Key findings
- First report: 25 Sept 2026, sportsbalbu.
- 7 independent sources behind it (Yahoo Sports, TEAMtalk, Yardbarker and 4 more); 9 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- 1 post from unidentified accounts, not counted as evidence.
- Best-rated independent source: TEAMtalk.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 7 reports attribute the story to Alan Nixon, whose own article we could not locate.
- 1 report attributes the story to Fabrizio Romano, whose own article we could not locate.
- 1 report attributes the story to British media, whose own article we could not locate.
- 1 report attributes the story to Christian Falk, whose own article we could not locate.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 23 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yahoo Sports 30/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Bayern Munich has identified Jordan Pickford as a potential replacement for Manuel Neuer, with Everton expecting around £35m for him. Fee quoted: around £35million Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Original source |
| Yahoo Sports 28/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Pickford would be tempted by Bayern Munich offer despite Everton's reluctance and contract until 2029. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Original source |
| TEAMtalk 28/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Bayern are reportedly eyeing a surprise move for Pickford, naming him their preferred replacement for Neuer. Stage: interest | 5 of 5 cases · 100% | Original source Journalist cited — Alan Nixon: no judged case yet |
| Yahoo Sports 27/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Bayern are exploring a 2027 move for Pickford as potential Neuer successor, per Alan Nixon Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Original source |
| Yahoo Sports 27/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Bayern Munich are the latest side to show interest in Pickford as replacement for Manuel Neuer Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Original source |
| Yahoo Sports 27/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Bayern have Pickford on shortlist, possibly ahead of Bart Verbruggen, per Alan Nixon report. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Original source Journalist cited — Alan Nixon: no judged case yet |
| Flashscore 30/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Bayern have been linked with the goalkeeper this week, but sources say they are not close to making a formal approach Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Football Insider 28/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Pickford is tempted by a Bayern Munich move, but Everton would likely block any summer transfer. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Yardbarker 27/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Bayern Munich have reportedly identified Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford on their 2027 shortlist as they plan for life after Manuel Neuer. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source Journalist cited — Alan Nixon: no judged case yet |
| EPL Index 27/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Bayern Munich are understood to be exploring a potential move for Jordan Pickford in 2027. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source Journalist cited — Alan Nixon: no judged case yet |
| sportsbalbu 25/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Bayern Munich is reportedly tracking Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| TEAMtalk 30/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Bayern Munich no busca el fichaje de Jordan Pickford; Jonas Urbig es el sucesor de Neuer y el Everton lo considera intocable. Stage: interest | 5 of 5 cases · 100% | Contradicts |
| Yahoo Sports 30/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Bayern Munich are not actively pursuing Jordan Pickford, and Everton have no intention of selling their goalkeeper. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Contradicts |
| TEAMtalk 29/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Bayern Munich have played down suggestions of a move for Jordan Pickford, stating they are not currently pursuing the England goalkeeper. Stage: interest | 5 of 5 cases · 100% | Contradicts |
| Everton.news 02/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Christian Falk on the Bayern Insider Podcast dismisses rumours of Jordan Pickford moving to Bayern Munich as 'not true'. Stage: interest | No history yet | Contradicts Journalist cited — Christian Falk: 1 judged case, too few to rate |
| Livescore 29/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Bayern say they are not pursuing Pickford, dismissing rumors of a move to the club. Stage: interest | No history yet | Contradicts |
| TopMercato 29/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Bayern Munich have identified Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford as a potential successor to Manuel Neuer in 2027. Stage: interest | No history yet | Contradicts Journalist cited — Alan Nixon: no judged case yet |
| DeadlineDayLive 28/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Bayern Munich identified Pickford as potential successor to Neuer in 2027, but Everton has no intention of selling. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Contradicts |
| MSN 12/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Bayern Munich are plotting a surprise transfer for Jordan Pickford, looking to lure him away from Everton. Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| MSN 12/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Bayern Munich make decision on signing Jordan Pickford from Everton, revealing the likelihood of a move in 2027. Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| fakti.bg 01/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Bayern Munich is exploring the possibility of attracting Jordan Pickford, but the goalkeeper prefers to stay at Everton. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites British media (article not located) |
| Bavarian Football Works 29/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Vincent Kompany is said to have Bayern Munich shortlist Everton keeper Jordan Pickford as a possible target. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Alan Nixon (article not located) Journalist cited — Alan Nixon: no judged case yet |
| GiveMeSport By Alan Nixon 27/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Bayern Munich reportedly eyeing Pickford as a 2027 target, with Kompany gathering intel but no concrete offer yet. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Alan Nixon (article not located) Journalist — Alan Nixon: no judged case yet |
| itsPepePuncher 07/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Bayern Munich has identified Jordan Pickford as a possible target. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Fabrizio Romano (article not located) Journalist cited — Fabrizio Romano: 50% right in 6 cases |
| reluctantnicko By Alan Nixon 04/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Bayern Munich are interested in signing Jordan Pickford. Stage: interest | No history yet | Follows Yahoo Sports (27 Sept) Journalist — Alan Nixon: no judged case yet Tier 4 · Speculative report, later than a better-rated outlet saying the same: counted as a repeat, not a new source. |
| KO FOOTY 29/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Bayern Munich reportedly plotting a move to sign Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, with Vincent Kompany a big admirer Stage: interest | No history yet | Follows Yahoo Sports (27 Sept) Tier 4 · Speculative report, later than a better-rated outlet saying the same: counted as a repeat, not a new source. |
| DeadlineDayLive 28/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Bayern Munich have earmarked Everton's Jordan Pickford as a future successor to Neuer. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Follows Yahoo Sports (27 Sept) Tier 4 · Speculative report, later than a better-rated outlet saying the same: counted as a repeat, not a new source. |
| the4thofficial.net 27/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Bayern Munich reportedly have Jordan Pickford on their 2027 shortlist as they plan for life after Manuel Neuer. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Yardbarker |
| Unverified Facebook post | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Ex-Everton CEO Keith Wyness believes Jordan Pickford could remain Bayern Munich's starting goalkeeper for six years if he moves there. Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
Timeline
- 12 Oct 2026 · MSNBayern Munich are plotting a surprise transfer for Jordan Pickford, looking to lure him away from Everton.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 12 Oct 2026 · MSNBayern Munich make decision on signing Jordan Pickford from Everton, revealing the likelihood of a move in 2027.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 07 Oct 2026 · itsPepePuncherBayern Munich has identified Jordan Pickford as a possible target.
Repeats reporting attributed to Fabrizio Romano (we could not locate its own article). Stage: interest
- 04 Oct 2026 · reluctantnickoBayern Munich are interested in signing Jordan Pickford.
Came after Yahoo Sports (Tier 2, 27 Sept) reported the same; counted as a repeat, not a new source. Stage: interest
- 02 Oct 2026 · Everton.newsChristian Falk on the Bayern Insider Podcast dismisses rumours of Jordan Pickford moving to Bayern Munich as 'not true'.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 01 Oct 2026 · fakti.bgBayern Munich is exploring the possibility of attracting Jordan Pickford, but the goalkeeper prefers to stay at Everton.
Repeats reporting attributed to British media (we could not locate its own article). Stage: interest
- 30 Sept 2026 · TEAMtalkBayern Munich no busca el fichaje de Jordan Pickford; Jonas Urbig es el sucesor de Neuer y el Everton lo considera intocable.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 30 Sept 2026 · FlashscoreBayern have been linked with the goalkeeper this week, but sources say they are not close to making a formal approach
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 30 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsBayern Munich has identified Jordan Pickford as a potential replacement for Manuel Neuer, with Everton expecting around £35m for him.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 30 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsBayern Munich are not actively pursuing Jordan Pickford, and Everton have no intention of selling their goalkeeper.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · KO FOOTYBayern Munich reportedly plotting a move to sign Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, with Vincent Kompany a big admirer
Came after Yahoo Sports (Tier 2, 27 Sept) reported the same; counted as a repeat, not a new source. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · Bavarian Football WorksVincent Kompany is said to have Bayern Munich shortlist Everton keeper Jordan Pickford as a possible target.
Repeats reporting attributed to Alan Nixon (we could not locate its own article). Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · LivescoreBayern say they are not pursuing Pickford, dismissing rumors of a move to the club.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · TopMercatoBayern Munich have identified Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford as a potential successor to Manuel Neuer in 2027.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · TEAMtalkBayern Munich have played down suggestions of a move for Jordan Pickford, stating they are not currently pursuing the England goalkeeper.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsPickford would be tempted by Bayern Munich offer despite Everton's reluctance and contract until 2029.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · TEAMtalkBayern are reportedly eyeing a surprise move for Pickford, naming him their preferred replacement for Neuer.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · DeadlineDayLiveBayern Munich have earmarked Everton's Jordan Pickford as a future successor to Neuer.
Came after Yahoo Sports (Tier 2, 27 Sept) reported the same; counted as a repeat, not a new source. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · DeadlineDayLiveBayern Munich identified Pickford as potential successor to Neuer in 2027, but Everton has no intention of selling.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · Football InsiderPickford is tempted by a Bayern Munich move, but Everton would likely block any summer transfer.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 27 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsBayern are exploring a 2027 move for Pickford as potential Neuer successor, per Alan Nixon
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 27 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsBayern Munich are the latest side to show interest in Pickford as replacement for Manuel Neuer
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 27 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsBayern have Pickford on shortlist, possibly ahead of Bart Verbruggen, per Alan Nixon report.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 27 Sept 2026 · GiveMeSportBayern Munich reportedly eyeing Pickford as a 2027 target, with Kompany gathering intel but no concrete offer yet.
Repeats reporting attributed to Alan Nixon (we could not locate its own article). Stage: interest
- 27 Sept 2026 · YardbarkerBayern Munich have reportedly identified Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford on their 2027 shortlist as they plan for life after Manuel Neuer.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 27 Sept 2026 · the4thofficial.netBayern Munich reportedly have Jordan Pickford on their 2027 shortlist as they plan for life after Manuel Neuer.
Repeats reporting attributed to Yardbarker. Stage: interest
- 27 Sept 2026 · EPL IndexBayern Munich are understood to be exploring a potential move for Jordan Pickford in 2027.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 25 Sept 2026 · sportsbalbuBayern Munich is reportedly tracking Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- Date unknown · Unverified Facebook postEx-Everton CEO Keith Wyness believes Jordan Pickford could remain Bayern Munich's starting goalkeeper for six years if he moves there.
Repeats reporting attributed to Keith Wyness (we could not locate its own article). Stage: interest
Does Bayern Munich need him?
Goalkeeper: the goalkeepers Bayern Munich already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current goalkeepers (3, 2 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Urbig | Goalkeeper | 23 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Manuel Neuer | Goalkeeper | 40 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Sven Ulreich | Goalkeeper | 38 | 30 Jun 2027 |
Recent signings in this position
- Alexander Nübel (Goalkeeper)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at VfB Stuttgart
- Daniel Peretz (Goalkeeper)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Southampton FC
- Daniel Peretz (Goalkeeper)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Hamburger SV
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 25 Sept 2026
- Latest report
- 12 Oct 2026 (23 days ago)
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2029
- Reported fee
- €41m
- Fee check
- Far above what players like him usually cost
“around £35million (Yahoo Sports)”
- Outlets quoting
- 1
- Confidence
- Single source
Converted to euros at approximate fixed rates. Outlets that only repeat another outlet's figure do not count as corroboration.
Player profile
- Full name
- Jordan Lee Pickford
- Age
- 32
- Agent
- CAA Stellar
Photo: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
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