Rio Ferdinand has instructed Anthony Gordon to hold showdown talks with Everton chiefs if his heart is set on a big-money move to Chelsea.
Gordon, 21, is the priority attacking target for the Blues at this late stage of the summer transfer window and the West Londoners are willing to pay up to £60million for his services. The young forward opened the scoring as Everton drew 1-1 at Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday and appeared to wave goodbye to the visiting fans after his goal.
The allure of playing Champions League football is enticing him to Stamford Bridge but time to complete the transfer is quickly running out ahead of Thursday's deadline. Ferdinand believes the only way the Toffees will part ways with their "crown jewel" is if Gordon bluntly informs manager Frank Lampard and chairman Bill Kenwright of his desire to leave Goodison Park.
