Everton are trying to fend Newcastle United off signing Anthony Gordon with the lure of a new contract at Goodison Park.
The Magpies have held high level discussions on Gordon with sporting director Dan Ashworth discussing financial terms with his opposite number Kevin Thelwell on Merseyside. But Everton are reluctant to let the star leave and have already rejected a big offer from Tottenham Hotspur.
A £35million price tag has been mooted for Gordon but Newcastle would seemingly have to blow Everton away with a significantly higher offer. As things stand, Everton are playing hardball on Gordon and wish to discuss the prospect of a new deal for the left winger.