GRAEME SOUNESS labelled Chelsea’s pursuit of Anthony Gordon as a “gamble”.
The Blues saw bids of £40million and £45m rejected by Everton.
Anthony Gordon could be on his way to Chelsea this summer
But they look set to go back in for a third time and hope a £50m offer will tempt the Toffees to sell the 21-year-old.
However, former Liverpool hero Souness is far from convinced about the England Under-21 winger.
He told talkSPORT: “It is a hell of a lot of money for a 21-year-old who’s played 50+ games.
“I think the young man is promising.
“But to spend £40m on someone who might not be a player is a big gamble.
“I think Chelsea’s needs are in another area.
“Chelsea need a goalscorer through the middle to put them away for fun.”
Gordon joined the academy aged 11 following his release by Liverpool.
He made his first-team debut way back in December 2017 and has now racked up 60 appearances for the Goodison club.
All four of his senior goals came in last season’s Premier League campaign – including the winner in the 1-0 victory over Manchester United.
He has started the new campaign playing up front under Frank Lampard due to Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s injury.
Similarly, Raheem Sterling – traditionally a winger – has led the line for Chelsea, supported by Kai Havertz and Mason Mount.
The Blues also have Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Armando Broja and Michy Batshuayi on the books at Stamford Bridge.
Romelu Lukaku, though, was loaned to Inter Milan while Timo Werner returned to RB Leipzig.
Their three goals this season have been scored by a Jorginho penalty and defenders Kalidou Koulibaly and Reece James.
Graeme Souness reckons Chelsea should target a striker as their primary focus
