Newcastle United remain in dialogue with Everton over the possible purchase of Anthony Gordon.
However, sources at Goodison Park insisted last night that Frank Lampard will fight tooth and nail to retain the services of the left-winger. Chronicle Live understands that Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth and his opposite number Kevin Thelwell at Goodison have discussed figures on Gordon and what it might take for the deal to be pulled off.
Yet Everton have already snubbed a big offer for the midfielder from Tottenham Hotspur and don't want to lose another star like they did when Richarlison joined the North London club for £60million last week. An agreement for Gordon is still some way off between the two clubs but as the Sven Botman chase proved, things can move swiftly in the summer window - not least with transfer guru Ashworth at the wheel these days.
