Anthony Gordon: Newcastle sign Everton forward in £45m deal

Newcastle United person completed the signing of Everton guardant Anthony Gordon successful a woody that could yet beryllium worthy £45m.

The archetypal interest is understood to beryllium £40m, rising to £45m with add-ons.

An Everton connection said Gordon had joined Eddie Howe's broadside for an undisclosed interest aft submitting a ceremonial transportation request.

A information of the interest for the England Under-21 subordinate is acceptable to beryllium fixed to Frank Lampard's successor arsenic manager, which is expected to beryllium ex-Burnley brag Sean Dyche.

Gordon was astatine Everton's Finch Farm grooming office connected Friday aft being absent for 3 days, but the woody was completed good earlier Tuesday's transportation deadline.

Everton reportedly demanded £60m from Chelsea for Gordon successful the summertime but the Merseyside nine person present decided to merchantability for a little fee.

The academy merchandise has scored 7 goals successful 65 games since making his debut successful 2020.

He has not started a crippled since the location decision by Wolverhampton Wanderers connected Boxing Day and his past extremity came connected 22 October successful a 3-0 triumph implicit Crystal Palace - Everton's past triumph successful each competitions.

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