He can't fly, he can't see through walls, he won't play forLiverpool or Manchester City.
and Still, a small flock of large clubs continue to elbow each otherin pursuit ofEverton's Anthony Gordon. Only 21 years old and still some work to do, the Liverpool-born winger is undoubtedly promising and one of the few shafts of light in the remnants of his two nightmare seasons at Goodison Park. of he represents one.
But is he a £50 million player? Now? Although he may be in a few years. Some of the Premier League's sharpest judges are convinced his x-factor is worth investing in now.
Among fans, meanwhile, there is a fascination with Frisson for the excitement generated by a boy whom almost no one knew except Merseyside twelve months ago. Last season he was a clinical finisher for the youth team. He made a deep impression from a favorable position on the left flank, moving into the infield to score his trademark goal and curl into the top corner. caught the eye of Spurs' Antonio Conte,Newcastle's Eddie Howe andChelsea's Thomas Tuchel. Sweden international Dejan Kulusevski was the same age as Gordon when he arrived at Tottenham in January. In the six months since he started working with Conte, he has quadrupled his worth. Conte clearly sees similar potential in Gordon.
When Thomas Tuchel arrived at Stamford Bridge, Mason Mount said he was the same age as Gordon. Since then, Mount has been a regular fixture in Tuchel's strongest squad. Everton boss Frank Lampard is already a monster Gordon fan, having pitched rising star Gordon against Alexander and Arnold for Liverpool in his derby at Anfield last season. I tried to beat the English man with the pace of the search. of the ball behind the Reds defense.
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Action Images via Reuters)Fast, fearless and a fighter, Gordon was one of the top percentiles in sprint drills within the Everton team. was. He did well in the Toffees' relegation last season, and his average distance this season is 16.5 meters, the highest in thePremier League
. One. That is to say, Gordon provided just four goals and two assists last season -- not a figure for a £50million man. Also remember that football isn't always right. Both Manchester clubs valued Harry Maguire at over £75million. Never has a former Hull man seemed so worthy.
Jack Grealish could end up being a £100 million player, but he helped City win the title and reached theChampions League semi-finals. Despite that, that was not the case last season. Final - and he is not now. Not much is said about his £72 million Nicolas Pepe at Arsenal. And while £71m Kai Havertz scored the decisive goal in Chelsea's Champions League final, few observers have signed his clubmate Kepa Arrizabalaga for £72m.
But Gordon looks a little special. With good players and an elite head coach around him, £50m might be a bargain.
