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Everton are part of a growing queue to sign Sol Gordon.(Credit: Imago)

Everton ready to pounce on Sol Gordon contract talks amid Chelsea stalemate

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11 Jun 2026, 10:14 am

Newcastle, Everton and Bournemouth are keeping tabs on Chelsea attacker Sol Gordon, sources have told Football Insider.

The 18-year-old is about to enter the final 12 months of his contract at Stamford Bridge, and their Premier League rivals are currently monitoring his future.

Gordon is rated very highly by the Blues, who are keen to keep him long-term, but the trio of interested parties are all waiting in the wings to strike a deal.

Newcastle, Everton and Bournemouth are ready to pounce to land the starlet if no new deal can be agreed to keep him in West London.

Gordon enjoyed an outstanding season for Chelsea's Under-18s last term, helping them win the U18 Premier League final, scoring in the 5-1 victory over Manchester City.

He is yet to make his senior debut for his boyhood club, but is tipped to have a big future ahead of him in the game.

Sol Gordon's eye-catching youth stats for Chelsea

Gordon's talent is widely recognised behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge, as he has already excelled in several of their academy teams.

The winger notched 11 goals and six assists from just 28 games during the U18s' victorious league campaign, and also got action with the U21s this term.

Gordon turned out twice and scored once in Premier League 2, while he also lined up against senior opposition twice in the EFL Trophy.

UEFA Youth League experience is also on the forward's growing CV, and his early exploits have caught attention across the Premier League.

There is a growing list of clubs that are ready to lure him away from Stamford Bridge if a new contract cannot be agreed.

Chelsea set to sign Harrison Bettoni as deal agreed after talks

Chelsea fight off Man City to win race for new star

Football Insider revealed earlier this week that Chelsea have won the race to sign Wigan Athletic sensation Harrison Bettoni.

Both Manchester City and AC Milan had been in advanced talks for the attacking midfielder, but the Blues emerged victorious and have now got a deal agreed.

The 18-year-old turned out 27 times for the Latics in his debut senior campaign, and ended the season with four goals from just 11 starts.

His form in League One had some of Europe's elite clubs sniffing around him, but it is Chelsea who have won the race.

Bettoni was out of contract at Wigan this summer, meaning the Blues have been able to land him for a minimal compensation fee.

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