Chelsea have seen a £40million offer for Anthony Gordon turned down by Everton, football.london understands. The Blues are searching for another attacker before the transfer window closes at the start of next month, and the 21-year-old Toffees man has been identified as a big target.
Gordon still has three years remaining on his contract at Goodison Park, and earlier this summer, Frank Lampard insisted the Liverpool-born forward is not for sale. "He's worked for it [the new squad number]. You have to earn the number 10," Lampard told Everton TV in July.
"I understand this desire for numbers with players. I was fortunate. I kind of fell into a number eight in my career. I didn't go searching for it, but I understand how it can feel important to you.
