Jakupovic joins Everton to cover for Pickford and Lonergan's absences

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Everton have signed Jakupovic on a short-term deal. Twitter/Everton

Following injuries to Jordan Pickford and Andy Lonergan, Everton have turned to the free agent market to reinforce their goalkeeping with former Leicester goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic.

Everton have signed goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic on a short-term deal following recent injuries to Jordan Pickford and Andy Lonergan.

Jakupovic was a free agent after leaving Leicester City in the summer, having spent five years at the Midlands club.

The 37-year-old goalkeeper, born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is an international with Switzerland and his previous clubs also include Hull City, Lokomotiv Moscow and Grasshoppers Zurich.

Jakupovic bolsters Everton's goalkeeping options, with Pickford expected to be out until after the international break later this month due to a thigh injury suffered in the 0-0 draw at Goodison Park on 3rd September.

In the meantime, Lonergan will be out for the next few weeks while he completes his recovery from a knee injury.