Their failure to land Gordon likely played in a part in the club blocking a loan departure Christian Pulisic or Hakim Ziyech as there was no replacement to come in.
And a deal until next summer or beyond may now be unlikely after the clubs failed to agree terms this summer, with Everton unlikely to sell their prized asset in January, particularly if they are involved in a relegation scrap.
Chelsea also have a new manager at the helm in Graham Potter and, with former boss Thomas Tuchel and owner Todd Boehly disagreeing over the pursuit of Gordon, their interest appears to have cooled now Potter is in charge.
And if Everton can lock down Gordon to a new long-term deal, it will prove to be a deterrent for any interested parties in returning with a new offer in the future.
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