Anthony Gordon a ‘top talent’ as criticism of £60million valuation for Chelsea target labelled ‘unfair’

Tony Cascarino has instructed Everton star Anthony Gordon is value £60million with Chelsea set to maneuver for the winger.

Blues boss Thomas Tuchel has been holding tabs on the 21-year-old and will launch an offensive forward of Thursday’s switch deadline.

Gordon has been the brilliant spark in a dismal 2022 up to now for the Toffees and it might worsen for Frank Lampard’s aspect with Gordon eager on a swap to west London.

The Everton academy graduate coolly tucked away his goal to open the scoring of their 1-1 draw at Brentford on Saturday.

Regardless of his strong begin to the marketing campaign, the jury is out for a lot of on his hefty valuation, with Simon Jordan urging Everton to take the £60m that’s said to be on the table and run.

However Cascarino believes the mooted value is a good one.

“I feel it’s a bit unfair of everybody saying he’s not value this and he’s not value that. I feel Chelsea have seen a really particular expertise and have determined to go after him,” Cascarino advised talkSPORT.

“Evertonians gained’t prefer it as a result of they recognise he’s a extremely good participant they usually need to maintain one in every of their very own as a result of fan bases don’t like shedding their very own. He’s a terrific footballer.

Gordon has made 64 appearances for Everton, scoring 5 objectives and including eight assists however his type has taken an upturn in latest months as he helped the Toffees keep away from relegation final season and has up to now been a standout performer this time period.

Former Chelsea striker Cascarino believes Gordon possesses many sides to his sport and gave his backing to Chelsea’s pursuit of the starlet.

“His tempo is kind of clear, he can run direct, he’s received a fantastic flip of foot and he’ll go previous individuals,” Cascarino added.

“He’s fearless, tenacious and he’s received plenty of nice issues in his sport.”