Everton winger, Anthony Gordon has urged manager, Frank Lampard to allow him to join Chelsea this summer, The Athletic reports.
Gordon has personally spoken to Lampard, as well as Everton’s hierarchy, and told them he wants to join Chelsea and they are respectful of his wishes.
The England youngster has underlined his desire to play in the Champions League and also feels playing for such a big club that competes for multiple honours will boost his chances of earning a surprise call-up to Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad.
Chelsea has already had offers worth £40 million and £45 million rejected by Everton in recent weeks, who are adamant Gordon is not for sale – particularly given that they have already sold Richarlison to Tottenham Hotspur.
But Chelsea is now preparing a bid worth £60 million which they hope will be significant enough to convince Everton to cash in and sell the 21-year-old.
The offer will be worth £50 million upfront plus £10 million in various add-ons, and Gordon himself is now pushing for Everton to accept the latest bid from Chelsea.