Chelsea to continue spending spree by targeting £50m-rated Anthony Gordon from Everton – Paper Round

Chelsea are ready to splash the cash Chelsea have opened talks with Everton over the potential signing of Anthony Gordon. The Mail reveal that the Blues have informed the Merseyside club that they would be willing to part with £40 million for Gordon. However, Everton value the 21-year-old at £50 million.

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 Mail state that Chelsea are looking to sign a player who can “provide genuine competition” with right wing-back Reece James. Ad TransfersTuchel prepared for Hudson-Odoi and Gallagher exits — Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 05:43 Paper Round’s view: This is a strange one.

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. What makes it even more bizarre is that the report states that he would be signed to provide competition with James – who is a defender.

Gordon is currently playing in a centre-forward role for Everton and played on the wing last year. Surely he wouldn’t be used as a wing-back at Chelsea… Read the full story Barcelona are not done just yet Barcelona manager Xavi is hoping that the club will continue to be active in the summer transfer market after an opening weekend draw against Rayo Vallecano at the Camp Nou. Marca state that the Barca boss has demanded for a new right-back after using natural centre-back Ronald Araujo on the flank in Saturday’s draw.