According to sources, an improved offer of £45 million was rejected byEverton. AlthoughEverton insist the 21-year-old will not leave, they are continuing their pursuit after having had an initial £40m bid rejected already. Every transfer between a big six club is ranked.
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Gordon, who is an England under-21 winger, has attracted interest from a number of teams, including Spurs and United.
Tuchel wants to make three signings before the transfer window closes this month, and he's in talks with several targets.
According to sources, Gordon is worth well in excess of £50m, but they want to keep him because they lost Richarlison to Spurs.
It's not clear if the club will consider making a player-plus-cash proposal.
The manager of the Blues is an admirer of Billy Gilmour, a player who spent last season on a loan atSouthampton.