Anthony Gordon is said to be concentrating on playing well for Everton and not contract talks as he and Frank Lampard attempt to chart his continued development.
Talks are ongoing between the club and representatives of the 21-year-old, who was the subject of sustained interest from Chelsea in the closing weeks of the transfer window. The negotiations became the subject of speculation over the weekend, with claims progress was being hampered by Gordon's wage demands.
That has been disputed by those close to the player, who is said to be "focused on playing well for Everton". A source with knowledge of the talks dismissed claims of any problems and told the ECHO discussions had been positive to date. Lampard also put to bed suggestions of any problem between Everton and the academy graduate, insisting any "noise" surrounding the player is not of concern to him. He added he maintains a close relationship with the England Under-21 international and the pair were both focused on how the youngster can continue to develop.
