I was desperate to join Chelsea - but ended up forcing Newcastle United transfer instead

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Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon has opened up about his potential move to Chelsea in 2022.

Chelsea approached Everton to sign Gordon in the summer of 2022 but a deal failed to materialise. In the next transfer window, the winger ended up joining Newcastle for £45million instead.

Gordon refused to train during his final days at Everton, forcing through a move to St James’ Park in the final days of the January window.

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Since then, Gordon has established himself as a key player at St James’ Park, scoring 15 goals in 76 appearances for the club while also breaking into the England squad. Following his latest call-up, Gordon was asked about the prospect of working alongside Thomas Tuchel, who tried to sign him for Chelsea two years ago.

Reflecting on the potential move, Gordon told The Telegraph: "I spoke to [Tuchel] after the game, when I played for Everton and we played Chelsea."

"I shook his hand. That was about it. He said some really complimentary things to me, which I’ll keep to myself.

But, yeah, I spoke to him and I felt a lot of warmth from him, which then made me really want to play for him. I didn’t get that chance.

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"It was quite close to be honest. I was desperate to go at the time and work with him, especially. I felt like my style would suit his style of play, the way he was playing at Chelsea which was very exciting for me."

"It was a big opportunity for me that didn’t end up happening and I’m looking forward to getting to work with him a couple of years later."

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