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Hakim Ziyech wanted by Everton as a potential Anthony Gordon replacement this January.
Everton are interested in signing Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech as a potential replacement for Anthony Gordon.
One source has told Sky Sports News the Toffees are ready to pay up to £25m for the Moroccan, with Chelsea considering letting him go.
Everton have denied making a proposal for the 29-year-old, who has been at Stamford Bridge since the summer of 2020 following a £33.3 million move from Ajax.
Ziyech, on the other hand, has struggled at the Blues, making only six starts in all competitions this season and failing to score in his 15 appearances.
Meanwhile, Newcastle and Everton are still negotiating a deal for Gordon, with one insider informing Sky Sports News that the deal is getting closer.
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The 21-year-old is not currently training with the Everton first team at Finch Farm, and the Magpies are looking for a replacement for Chris Wood, who recently joined Nottingham Forest.
Although not a direct replacement, Newcastle regard Gordon as a versatile front-line player who can play in a variety of positions.
Newcastle were rebuffed with an inquiry for Gordon in the summer, but have retained an interest. It is thought a bid of around £40m could tempt Everton to sell.
The management situation at Everton, when Frank Lampard was sacked on Monday, makes the move somewhat more challenging. Any new manager may wish to keep Gordon, who has 18 months left on his current contract at Goodison Park.