Everton sign Mark Travers from Bournemouth for four years

Everton have signed goalkeeper Mark Travers from Bournemouth for around £4 million on a four-year deal to provide competition and depth behind Jordan Pickford. Travers, 26, who spent part of last season on loan at Middlesbrough, joins after Everton lost goalkeepers Asmir Begovic and Joao Virginia, and manager David Moyes sees Travers as a valuable addition to push Pickford in training and offer a reliable backup option. Despite the low likelihood of displacing Pickford as the first-choice keeper, Travers brings experience from both the Premier League and Championship and is expected to add fresh competition and support to the squad. The move follows Everton’s strategy to strengthen their squad smartly ahead of their first season at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Travers viewed as a bargain signing that provides both depth and quality. Travers expressed pride and excitement to join Everton, recognizing the club’s history and ambition while emphasizing his commitment to working hard and supporting younger players. This signing is part of broader efforts by Everton to revamp their squad and improve their goalkeeping department with a blend of experienced and younger talents.