Newcastle United are close to signing Anthony Gordon from Everton after the clubs agreed a deal which could possibly be worth £45m.
Gordon was back at Everton’s Finch Farm training headquarters on Friday after being absent this week.
It now seems certain that formalities for the 21-year-old forward’s transfer to Tyneside will be completed well before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
Initial costs are estimated at £40m, rising to £45m with add-ons.
Midfielder Gordon was a target for Chelsea this summer, Everton reportedly demanded £60million but the Merseyside club have now decided to cash in.
They are expected to give part of the fee to new manager Sean Dyche once he is officially confirmed as Frank Lampard’s successor.
Gordon is a homegrown product and has been at Everton since 2012, scoring seven goals in 65 games since his debut in 2020.
He hasn’t started a game since the home defeat to Wolves on Boxing Day and his last goal came on October 22 in a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace, Everton’s last victory in all competitions .
