Anthony Gordon

ANTHONY GORDON has emerged as a shock target for Chelsea in their attempts to sign a striker.

With Dominic Calvert-Lewin's injury and Richarlison leaving, Lampard has moved Gordon through the middle to play as Everton's central striker. But it was under Rafael Benitez last season when Gordon became a regular in Everton's starting line-up with Frank Lampard continuing to show faith in the 21-year-old. Chelsea could reportedly strike a deal to sign Anthony Gordon 'in the coming days' despite having their opening £40million bid rejected.

One source has told Sky Sports News they have tabled a £40m bid. Everton's position during this window has been the player is not for sale.

In terms of getting in a recognised centre forward, he's not the type of player or answer that's been spoken about." You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. "Especially with him being a local lad, he's the one fans are hanging their hats on. "He's the one big hope for the club. He's young, he's an English talent and that's the sort of recruitment they've gone for. "He's a dribbler and he's quick enough.

Chelsea have engaged in negotiations with Everton over the signing of Anthony Gordon - who the Toffees value at £50 million.

The Manchester United squad were forced to come in for extra training after the club’s new manager Erik ten Hag cancelled the players’ day off. Manchester City will loan Liam Delap out this season and the young striker has attracted attention from a handful of English clubs. Paper Round’s view: The Barcelona situation just seems a bit silly at the moment. Gordon has just burst onto the scene and has quickly become a fans’ favourite at his boyhood club, Everton. It seems odd that Chelsea are willing to part with such a huge transfer fee for a player who has only really had one consistent season of Premier League football. The Catalan club are also hoping to sign Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso and Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva before the transfer window closes next month. The London side believe that it will be straightforward to agree personal terms with Gordon and negotiations between the clubs will continue this week.

The ambitious US bosses have already spent big on Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, Marc Cucurella and Carney Chukwuemeka.

Chelsea are understood to be in negotiations with Barcelona over a deal for striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, while the quest to prise Wesley Fofana away from Leicester also continues. The Blues are thought to be in negotiations with the Toffees over a permanent transfer for the highly-rated 21-year-old. Everton are understood to be hopeful of pushing for £50million to allow Gordon to leave Goodison Park.

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Everton want at least £50m for one of the few bright spots left in their squad. Merseyside-born and bred Gordon has been with Everton since age 11 and has already made 60 senior appearances for them since his first-team debut in December 2017. Final par of this has Chelsea's interest in Anthony Gordon. Told discussions over a fee so far informal.

Chelsea have had a £40 million bid for Anthony Gordon rejected by Everton, sources have told ESPN.

Chelsea are continuing talks over moves for Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana. The club will also move for Frenkie De Jong if the Dutchman decides to leave Barcelona. Everton are continuing to insist the 21-year-old is not available for transfer, and Chelsea will now consider whether to make an improved offer. Gordon started both of Everton's Premier League matches this season, including an opening weekend defeat to Chelsea at Goodison Park. The England under-21 international made his topflight debut in January 2020 and has made 51 Premier League appearances for Everton, scoring four goals.

Thomas Tuchel's side have shown interest in the 21-year-old winger but Everton will hold out for a higher transfer fee.

Raheem Sterling was signed for $60 million from Manchester City and is an English player at the opposite end of the scale to Gordon, with his potential mostly fulfilled. It helped that he was one of Everton’s more consistent, reliable, quick and hard-working players during the 2021/22 season, as many around him struggled. Though Gordon has been a bright spark during murky times at the club, much of his value is in his potential. If Chelsea nudge their bid towards or over the $60 million mark, it will be seen as a gamble. It’s a massive bonus for Everton that his value has risen so much. He doesn’t yet look like a player who will create and score goals at a rate to help the team put last season’s woes behind them.