Chelsea have secret weapon over Liverpool for transfer of £69m attacker

Chelsea have secret weapon over Liverpool for transfer of £69m attacker Liverpool and Chelsea were two of the Premier League's busiest teams in the transfer window last summer. Both clubs seemed to be trying to sign the same players with each of them wanting to improve on their performance from the season prior. In the end, the Blues beat Liverpool to the signing of Joao Pedro and Liverpool beat Chelsea to the transfer of Hugo Ekitike .

Both moves have been fairly successful with the strikers two of the best signings that Premier League clubs made this season. However, now that the 2026-27 summer transfer window is just around the corner, rumours are starting to emerge with Chelsea actually have an advantage over Liverpool with a move for one Premier League attacker. Chelsea could use Nicholas Jackson to steal Anthony Gordon from Liverpool Both clubs spent an obscene amount of money on new attackers last summer.

Alexander Isak was the most expensive signing of the lot with the Sweden international breaking the British transfer record with his £125 million switch. Unfortunately, his transfer hasn't worked out as anyone would've wanted and now, Liverpool are scouring the market for new attackers once again. Newcastle's Anthony Gordon is reportedly on the top of their shortlist but, since he's available for around £69 million, several other clubs are also interested in making a move for the Englishman.

And now, as per an update from journalist Christian Falk , it seems like Chelsea may have a slight edge in the transfer chase for Gordon. "There was a meeting with Chelsea, contact with Liverpool, contact with Arsenal… they’re allowed to do that, as they know Newcastle need the money this summer to keep on the right side of Financial Fair Play," he wrote. "Barcelona were offered the player, but they can’t afford the kind of transfer fee we’ve been talking about.