Anthony Gordon: £40m Chelsea bid rejected, but Everton breaking point and striker who could unlock transfer emerge

Everton have rejected a £40m bid to sign Anthony Gordon from Chelsea, though two keys to potentially unlocking the transfer have been detailed.

The Toffees winger has already been the subject of links with a move away this summer. Indeed, Tottenham reportedly lodged a combined £100m bid in July to sign both Richarlison and Gordon in a double deal.

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Everton stood firm over their academy graduate, though Richarlison did move to north London.

Everton’s stance of Gordon not being for sale appeared to end Spurs’ interest. However, recent reports have put Newcastle in the mix.

According to the Times, the Magpies are no longer alone.

They report Chelsea have tabled a bid worth £40m to sign the 21-year-old winger. The offer has been rejected. Sky Sports back up that claim, stating they’ve been told a £40m bid had been lodged.

The Blues are pushing to sign players for both the present and their future this summer.

The likes of Kalidou Koulibalty and Raheem Sterling are clearly players who will make an immediate impact.