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Frank Lampard makes bold Anthony Gordon transfer statement amid Chelsea interest in Everton star

Frank Lampard has said the deadline for Everton to even consider selling Anthony Gordon to Chelsea has now passed. The Blues saw a £45million offer for the 21-year-old turned down recently and their interest in the attacker is still there.

Gordon has been in fine form for Everton at the start of the new season with the Liverpool-born forward netting a goal for the second game on the bounce as the Toffees drew 1-1 with Leeds United on Tuesday evening. Lampard was inevitably asked about interest in Gordon after the match.

When asked if Everton would considering offloading Gordon, the former Chelsea boss replied: "No. He's too important a player and I think he showed his worth in the last two games.

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