Anthony Gordon

[SpartanSpur]

He was their best player against us when we played them at home last season, not that that is saying much. I don't think he's suited to playing in the forward roles in a 343, so unless we think we can covert him in a wing-back or get him on the cheap then I don't see the interest.

I could definitely see that being the case. He's got a fantastic engine and Conte likes to covert traditional wingers to FBs.

 

[Jamturk]

Big fan of Gordon, but there is no way he's leaving the club he's supported all his life.

And what??

They're taking our Winky.

 

[yojambo]

Can't think of the last scouser that played for us?

 

[Ghost Hardware]

Yeah, I would agree given the age and HG factor. It just makes absolutely no sense for Everton to sell since from the sound of it that’s exactly the type of player you want around when your team is terrible and your best players are currently being rumored with moves away. Got to think it’d take a huge offer which I’m not sure if it’s warranted.

But, maybe this is a Gil/Sarr type situation where we can add a young player for the future.

Also, surely he's not on big wages, even more reason not to sell him if your hard up.

 

[Moura_The_Explorer]

They will sell him they need the money

Isn't that why we're getting fleeced £60m+ for Richarlison?

 

[worcestersauce]

I havernt seen much quality to suggest he should be playing for us

Might I suggest you look again.
Not being funny I genuinely have been impressed every time I've seen him play.
In the Richarlison thread I said, in response to a claim that Richarlison single handedly kept them up, that if anyone did it was Anthony Gordon and despite lots of disagrees I stand by that.
There were games where all their heads dropped except his and he singlehandedly pulled them back into it.
He'd be an asset but I don't see any way on earth Everton are selling him.

 

[Timberwolf]

Lad's definitely got something about him but makes zero sense for us as a target and zero sense for Everton to sell a HG local boy on low wages that was a bright light for them last season.

As others have said, probably something PR related going on here.

 

[Tucker]

Can't think of the last scouser that played for us?

Probably Danny Murphy, unless you count Alfie Devine.

 

[SambaSpurs]

I like him but the transfer doesn’t feel quite right. Unless Everton/their owner desperately need money above the Richarlison fee then I don’t see how their valuation and our valuation will match. There’s also no chance he will push to get the deal through, not at this stage of his career and him being a local lad.

Worth an enquiry but doubt it goes anywhere barring major financial issues at Everton that Richarlison alone won’t solve.

 

[SpartanSpur]

Isn't he a LW? Would we actually need him if we got Richarlison? Personally id rather give Gil a chance.

Transfermarkt has his main position as LW but says he played more games at RW.

RW - 22 apps, 3G 1A
LW - 15 apps, 1G 2A

 

[WorcesterTHFC]

Can't think of the last Scouser that played for us?

Probably Stephen Clemence.

 

[Joshua shepherd]

£40 million would be mental money for him.

 

[Wadec]

I would not object to Gordon. However, the fee would have to be quite low. He has talent but has not shown enough to warrant the type of fee Everton would want IMO.

I assume if this is true we would inflate the Gordon price to lower the Richarlison deal so Everton avoid a sell on clause. I think 80m for both is the most I would consider acceptable. Really don't think Gordon is the level we need right now though, think we need a higher level for the here and now.

 

[felmani26]

Yeah, I would agree given the age and HG factor. It just makes absolutely no sense for Everton to sell since from the sound of it that’s exactly the type of player you want around when your team is terrible and your best players are currently being rumored with moves away. Got to think it’d take a huge offer which I’m not sure if it’s warranted.

But, maybe this is a Gil/Sarr type situation where we can add a young player for the future.

I think it's a case of smelling blood and taking advantage of Everton's financial plight, plus as I said previously it makes us more flexible elsewhere such as selling Tanganga whilst still adhering to HG threshold.

Can't see him being loaned out but who know's, might be kept at Everton for another year for his development.

 

[YB123]

If we're looking for a homegrown young winger, I'd rather us take another look at Dwight McNeil. Would likely be a lot cheaper with Burnley being relegated. I like Gordon, but as everyone else has said, they won't sell him cheap.

Gordon will go on to do a lot more than McNeil, in my opinion.

 

[YB123]

Transfermarkt has his main position as LW but says he played more games at RW.

RW - 22 apps, 3G 1A
LW - 15 apps, 1G 2A

If Gordon rumours are true, and its Michael Bridge so I reckon yes, then surely Lucas is being included.

 

[Ghost Hardware]

Transfermarkt has his main position as LW but says he played more games at RW.

RW - 22 apps, 3G 1A
LW - 15 apps, 1G 2A

Yeah thats purely from last season, in regards to career he has 52 on the LW and 35 RW. He's right footed but seems he can play ether side. Mayabe he started playing right more because Richarlison often plays LW. Not sure how i feel about this one tbh. Bit of a step down from Raphinha.

 

[Tucker]

I assume if this is true we would inflate the Gordon price to lower the Richarlison deal so Everton avoid a sell on clause. I think 80m for both is the most I would consider acceptable.

I think this is probably the crux of the whole thing. Much like Bentancur/Kulusevski deals were skewed for similar reasons.

Everton need a rebuild, they have very little quality throughout the team and no room for manoeuvre with ffp.

Richarlison and Gordon are two of their most valuable assets, so while it might seem counter intuitive to be selling their two best players, if that means they can rejig the squad and build a mid table side in order to steer clear of relegation then that’s probably more important to them.

 

[YB123]

Yeah thats purely from last season, in regards to career he has 52 on the LW and 35 RW. He's right footed but seems he can play ether side. Mayabe he started playing right more because Richarlison often plays LW. Not sure how i feel about this one tbh. Bit of a step down from Raphinha.

But it was always one or the other with Richarlison so dont compare Raphinha to Gordon. Gordon appears to be an opportunistic one due to Everton's issues.

 

[mattspur1]

Write off the Dele 'fee', give them Winky & Moura and pay them £50m to take both Gordon and Richy?