Chelsea could walk away from a move for Anthony Gordon after Newcastle United set an asking price of £120 million.
The valuation is viewed as prohibitive at Stamford Bridge, with the club unwilling to proceed on those terms. Any pursuit is likely to hinge on Newcastle lowering their demands significantly.
A deal at that level would make Gordon Newcastle’s record sale. Liverpool are reported to be interested in the winger and could return next summer, while Arsenal are also monitoring the situation.
Chelsea’s need on the left remains a concern. Jamie Gittens, signed last summer, has yet to justify the club’s investment, while Alejandro Garnacho has struggled for consistency. That may push the sporting directors to revisit their recruitment plans for the position, even with highly rated teenager Giovanni Kenda expected to arrive next summer.
That combination could force the sporting directors to revisit their recruitment plan and explore further options for the left wing, even with highly rated teenager Giovanni Kenda expected to arrive next summer.