Tottenham expert reveals why Everton leaked Spurs interest in Anthony Gordon
Tottenham will not sign Everton star Anthony Gordon this summer.
That is according to Spurs insider John Wenham, who regularly breaks news about the club on his Lilywhite Rose social media channels.
On Monday (27 June) Sky Sports reported Spurs’ interest in signing Anthony Gordon as well as Richarlison who has been heavily linked with a move this summer.
The 21-year-old burst onto the scene during the 2021-22 campaign, making 40 appearances in all competitions for the Blues.
He scored four goals and provided three assists as his boyhood club fought against relegation.
Wenham claims there is no chance of Spurs signing the young star and suspects transfer interest was leaked to make Richarlison’s departure seem like less a blow.
“He’s a boyhood Everton fan and you know their fans would go utterly berserk if he was sold,” Wenham told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild.
“I’ll be honest with you, I don’t know this for sure but I imagine it has been leaked that Tottenham are interested in Gordon to make it seem as though, when Everton sell another fan-favourite in Richarlison, they can talk about how they have kept Gordon.
“Those sort of things absolutely go on in football, make no mistake about that.
“Phone calls are made to agents and TV people, that does go on and I wouldn’t be surprised if that was the case here.
“I don’t see Tottenham signing Anthony Gordon.”
A recruitment source has told Football Insider (25 June) that talks have taken place this week between Tottenham and Everton over a potential deal for Richarlison.
The Brazilian forward, has told friends he is keen to sign for the London giants and play in the Champions League next season.
In other news, an expert has revealed Tottenham are set for a “brilliant” financial boost after a journalist’s “20-minute” reveal.