Football rumours: Everton closing in on new long-term deal with Anthony Gordon

Everton are reportedly close to securing Anthony Gordon on a long-term contract (John Walton/PA)

What the papers say

Everton are closing in on a new long-term contract for Anthony Gordon. According to the i newspaper, talks with the 21-year-old forward are “progressing well” and both parties are keen to come to an agreement that represents the player’s new status as one of the Premier League’s “most exciting young prospects”. It comes after the youngster was linked with a move to Chelsea.