Everton can choose to be masters of their own destiny when it comes to Anthony Gordon and if they don’t want to sell him then all they need to do is say a simple no to Chelsea. Everton have said they have “no interest” in entertaining bids for their home-grown hero so if that really is the case then that should be the end of the matter given that we’re told that Gordon loves the club and has not pushed to leave.
Back in 2015, Chelsea came calling for John Stones but Everton did not want to sell and the Yorkshireman stayed put. Adapting the lyrics of a famous Beatles song, the Goodison Park faithful proclaimed: “Money can’t buy you Stones.”
The England international ultimately got his big move, to Manchester City rather than Chelsea, a year later and for a larger fee. Everton have already parted with one of their most-prized assets so far this transfer window but as much as it was done begrudgingly, Richarlison left on the Blues’ terms.
