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.

Jamie Carragher has claimed that 'there's no way' Everton can accept Chelsea's bid for Anthony Gordon. Thomas Tuchel's side reportedly tabled a £40million ...

He’s not screaming at you when you see him play that he’s going to be a top man.” I think it will have to be a lot higher than that (£40m) for Everton to accept that.” The position they find themselves in right now, lacking attacking players, he’s the one big hope for the club.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe was keen on Gordon but he may be heading for the bright lights of London.

Frank Lampard had been adamant that Gordon was staying on Merseyside. ChronicleLive understands that Chelsea's bid for Gordon went in on Sunday afternoon. But Everton's resolve is about to be tested to the absolute limit and Newcastle may have to look elsewhere for the wide player Eddie Howe desires.

Chelsea have put in a £40m bid for Everton forward Anthony Gordon as they look to strengthen their attacking powers, according to reports.

I think it would have to be a lot higher than that.’ Certainly being a local lad, he’s the one they’re hanging their hats on, as supporters. Sky Sports report that the substantial bid has been made for the 21-year-old, who has started both of Everton’s games so far this season, failing to score in the two defeats.

Chelsea are reportedly interested in Anthony Gordon, with Everton so far seeing off interest from Tottenham and Newcastle.

And Everton will hope that the struggles Ross Barkley has endured help convince Gordon to stay this summer should Chelsea come calling. Everton would be sending out a worrying message if they sold him at this stage of the window. Everton value Gordon at £50 million.

Chelsea, who believe Anthony Gordon can challenge Reece James down the right, have indicated an initial willingness to pay £40m - but Everton are believed ...

'He's a local lad and he's the one they are all hanging their hats on. but Everton want AT LEAST £50m The supporters aren't daft at Everton.

CHELSEA have made a shock £40million bid for Everton forward Anthony Gordon. The Blues have already spent nearly £170million on new players this window and have been linked with even more players to bolster Thomas Tuchel's squad. Advertisement.

Carney Chukwuemeka represents a similar profile to Gordon in terms of being a prodigy for the future. "They've lost the first two games and they know it's going to be a difficult season. According to The Times, Chelsea's pursuit comes down to a long-term strategy to invest in the future, and 21-year-old Gordon would suit that.

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.

Chelsea are considering their next move after having a £40 million bid rejected for Everton forward Anthony Gordon.

Everything is possible until the end.” It needs to be possible. "He’s our player and that was a hugely-important thing to me, he’s the sort of player we want to build to go forward with. As reported by the Daily Mail, Chelsea are looking for a right-sided player to provide genuine competition to Reece James and see Gordon as a 'top candidate'. Everton are thought to value Gordon at around £50 million, with the BBC claiming that Chelsea are now considering their next move which is likely to result in Tuchel and co to make a higher off to try to tempt Frank Lampard's side of selling their prized asset. The 21-year-old is the subject of interest from Newcastle United, but Chelsea have now joined the race for the young forward as they look to bolster their front-line.

Everton could be about to face the biggest test of their summer if Chelsea decide to make a sustained effort to sign Anthony Gordon.

There was deemed to be enough room to budget for the exciting purchase of midfielder Amadou Onana in a deal that will eventually cost the club in excess of £30m. Should the remaining weeks of the transfer window descend into Chelsea turning their interest in Gordon to a dedicated campaign of bids then Everton's resolve will be seriously tested. This followed the sale of Richarlison in a £60m deal signed off just before the end of the most recent financial year and which was crucial to a club close to profit and sustainability limits after three consecutive accounting periods that included significant losses. Everton have lost the two opening games of the season and suffered the catastrophic injury to Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who was expected to be the main source of goals this season. His performances in blue led to an England Under-21 opportunity that he has firmly grasped, cementing his place in the international set up with goals and impressive displays. Along with Richarlison he was a talisman for the Goodison Park crowd and behind key moments that included a crucial winner against Manchester United.

Everton are demanding around £50million to part with Anthony Gordon, having rejected an initial bid from Chelsea for the midfielder.

Chelsea have since taken the lead in the race to sign the Englishman and the Times say they have tabled a bid of around £40m to sign the midfielder. Kalidou Koulibaly and Reece James scored either side of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s equaliser but Kane struck late on to ensure a share of the spoils. Tottenham attempted to prise Gordon away from Goodison Park in a package deal to sign Richarlison in July but the Toffees were unwilling to do business.

Graeme Souness believes Chelsea could be overpaying for Everton's Anthony Gordon after the club made a £43m bid for the forward.

It’s not screaming at you when you see him play that he’s going to be a top man." "He’s a dribbler and he’s quick enough. raeme Souness believes Chelsea could be overpaying for Everton’s Anthony Gordon after the club made a £43m bid for the forward.

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Despite failing to claim any goal contributions during his time with the Lilywhites, Gordon was quickly handed the opportunity to battle for a spot in the first team starting line-up and went onto score his first and second goal for the club in a 3-2 defeat to Brighton in January. While Gordon is still on the radar of Newcastle United, Chelsea are the latest side to take great interest in the Liverpudlian. Last season was bittersweet for Anthony Gordon as he enjoyed a breakthrough campaign with Everton, despite the Toffees spending much of it in a relegation battle.

The ECHO understands the club's position amid interest from Chelsea remains as it did earlier in the summer, when Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur ...

While Everton were on tour in the US, Gordon told the ECHO he was looking forward to his increased responsibility following his breakthrough campaign last season. That figure includes deals for Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucerella. The signing of teenage central midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa has shown the club is willing to spend significant money on young homegrown talent. Sources at Everton insist no official bid was received from the Stamford Bridge outfit.

CHELSEA could use Michy Batshuayi in a part-exchange bid for Anthony Gordon, according to reports.It emerged yesterday that the Blues have made a shoc.

The former Crystal Palace star is one of four Chelsea outcasts to have been linked with a Goodison Park switch. Toffees boss Frank Lampard is said to have approved Batshuayi as a target, having worked with the forward during his stint at Stamford Bridge. According to Belgian football reporter Sacha Tavolieri, the Blues want to include Batshuayi as part of a deal.

ANTHONY GORDON is said to have emerged as a priority target for Chelsea in recent days.

He’s our player and that was a hugely important thing to me, he’s the sort of player we want to build to go forward with. Chelsea have not yet been deterred, though, with those in power at Stamford Bridge now exploring the possibility of a swap offer to tempt the Toffees into selling up. Chelsea are weighing up the idea of proposing a swap deal to push through a move for Everton winger Anthony Gordon after seeing an initial bid rejected by the Toffees, according to reports.