Chelsea to drop Gordon interest - Thursday's gossip

Chelsea are ready to drop their interest in Everton and England Under-21 winger Anthony Gordon, 21, while Newcastle also do not want to become embroiled in a bidding war. (Northern Echo)

Gordon has not handed in a transfer request at the Toffees despite missing the last two days of training. (Sky Sports)

Newcastle are looking at Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech, 29, as an alternative to Gordon as they are unwilling to pay Everton's 60m asking price. (Telegraph)

Everton are also interested in the Morocco forward and could make a move if Gordon does leave. (Sky Sports)

The Blues are ready to compete with Liverpool to sign Wolves' Portugal international midfielder Matheus Nunes, 24. (Telegraph)