{"id":4126,"date":"2026-05-05T08:48:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T08:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=4126"},"modified":"2026-05-05T08:48:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T08:48:57","slug":"chelsea-push-80m-deal-despite-no-ucl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=4126","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea push \u00a380m deal despite no UCL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-main\">\n<section class=\"social-sharing-top\">\n<p><span class=\"fb-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-facebook-f\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Anthony Gordon: Chelsea push \u00a380m deal despite no UCL -&amp;url=https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/anthony-gordon-chelsea-push-80m-deal-despite-no-ucl\/', 'twitterShare', 'width=626,height=436'); return false;\" title=\"Share This Post\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"twitter-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-x-twitter\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"whatsapp-but1\"><i class=\"fa fa-whatsapp fa-2\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"pinterest-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-pinterest-p\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"email-but\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-2\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Email<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--social-sharing-top--><\/p>\n<p id=\"h-\">The summer window has seen a surge in getting star players hired. Reports suggest that Chelsea is eager to pursue Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon. In fact, Newcastle has been looking ahead to sell their best player in order to bring stability in the team. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chelsea-wants-anthony-gordon\">Chelsea wants Anthony Gordon<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/tag\/chelsea\/\">The Blues have been performing well this season and currently stand on the sixth position. The Champions League has been quite critical for the team to standout. However, the club experienced a terrible defeat against PSG in its previous match. The game ended with a shocking score of 0-3. <\/p>\n<p>Chelsea fans looked at their favorite team in utter disappointment. They could not believe that the star players of the squad could not even make a single goal. The team looked fresh and confident during the first half of the match. <\/p>\n<p>But the spirit was not alive for a long period of time. On the other hand, PSG set the bar high from the first minute itself. The club has firmly positioned themselves on the tournament.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> Francesco Farioli breaks silence on Chelsea links<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-newcastle-has-set-a-price-tag-of-80-million\">Newcastle has set a price tag of \u00a380 million<\/h2>\n<p>As per reports, the Blues have finally decided to enhance their team-building. The scouting team has been keeping a strict watch over Anthony Gordon. The current head coach, Calum McFarlane has addressed the media a few days back. His vision regarding this new transfer idea is extremely rigid. <\/p>\n<p>The coach described the current scenario of his squad and expressed the need of better players. The entire football community has agreed to the man. Each and every person believes that the officials should start hiring new talents. The club has witnessed a massive tactical failure in its previous game against PSG.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle has recently confirmed that the club is open to sell their \u201ccrown jewel.\u201d The English winger has been a wonderful member of the squad. He has contributed a lot in Newcastle\u2019s journey towards a successful season in the <strong>EPL<\/strong>. The Magpies have also shared the valuation of this winger which is \u00a380 million.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:  <\/strong>Nicolas Jackson future takes twist after loan outcome<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"143896\" alt=\"Newcastle United\" class=\"wp-image-143896 ewww_webp_lazy_load\" srcset=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Newcastle-United-15.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Newcastle-United-15-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Newcastle-United-15-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Newcastle-United-15.jpg\" src-webp=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Newcastle-United-15.jpg.webp\" srcset-webp=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Newcastle-United-15.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Newcastle-United-15-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Newcastle-United-15-768x432.jpg 768w\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"143896\" src=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Newcastle-United-15.jpg\" alt=\"Newcastle United\" class=\"wp-image-143896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Newcastle-United-15.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Newcastle-United-15-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Newcastle-United-15-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-anthony-gordon-is-in-huge-demand\">Anthony Gordon is in huge demand<\/h2>\n<p>The Blues are still a little confused with this huge of a price tag. However, some sources have confirmed that the Magpies now plan to sell this winger before the end of May. This expensive label can be used by the club to enhance their team-building facilities. <\/p>\n<p>Eddie Howe was recently seen speaking to the media a few days back. The manager explained how this transfer would benefit the squad. He shared his detailed vision for the team\u2019s future goals. The leader explained how the officials look ahead to bring new players on board. He was seen speaking on multiple factors before mentioning Gordon. Howe has also spoken about the 25-year-old and how his departure would do good to him as well. <\/p>\n<p>Bayern Munich has been keeping a keen eye on this man from the beginning of the Premier League. The coach of Bayern Munich looks extremely impressed by his skills. The young man is in demand at the moment. Another big name that has entered the race for securing this man is Arsenal. The Gunners look at it as one of the biggest opportunities of this season. <\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> John Stones tipped for Chelsea move as free deal looms<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-author-s-insight\">Author\u2019s Insight<\/h2>\n<p id=\"h-\">The \u00a380 million tag explains the winger\u2019s talent and status in the community. Sources have confirmed that it is not just Chelsea. There are two more elite clubs in the race to pursue this star performer. 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