Michael Bridge is a very well-connected chap and this lunchtime the Sky Sports presenter has what we can only call a bombshell, if only on the grounds that this now adds a whole new flavour to the ‘Richarlison to Tottenham tale.
Anthony Gordon has been revealed as the second man in what could be a multibuy deal between Spurs and Everton.
Attacking midfielder Gordon is a versatile 21-year-old who clocked up a lot of minutes for the Toffees last season. Perhaps as importantly, his addition would aid Antonio Conte’s ‘home-grown quotient’ numbers.