Anthony Gordon makes stance clear as Blues suffer another summer setback
Anthony Gordon makes stance clear as Blues suffer another summer setback: Chelsea were unable to maintain their unbeaten start to the season on Sunday, drawing with Tottenham Hotspur, and the impact has extended into the new week.
At Stamford Bridge, Harry Kane scored a last-gasp equalizer to give Thomas Tuchel’s team four points from two games, rather than the maximum of six. However, most of the discussion following the game centered on the apparent feud between Tuchel and his opposite number, Antonio Conte.
Both managers learnt their fates on Monday, and the Blues have made progress in the transfer market. Here are the most recent news stories from West London.
Anthony Gordon, a Chelsea transfer target, has suggested that he would be open to a move, albeit it would not be cheap. The London club might end up spending up to £50 million for the 21-year-old, who had a breakthrough season last season.
Gordon played often for former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard at Goodison Park. Despite the Blues’ interest, he is said to have said that he wants Lampard to examine the offer from last season’s third-place finishers.
Everton have resisted interest from a number of teams in Gordon, who made his debut for the club at the age of 16. Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur have also expressed interest, although Chelsea is ready to pay up to £45 million for the teenager.
Both Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte have been charged by the FA following incidents at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Both were issued red cards at the conclusion of Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham, but they might face more punishment.
“Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte have both been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3 during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC on Sunday 14 August 2022,” according to a statement. “It is claimed that both managers’ behavior after the game was inappropriate.”
The event in question included the full-time managers’ handshake. They have till Thursday to respond to the allegations leveled against them.