Newcastle have reached an agreement to sign Anthony Gordon on permanent deal,
Deal in place as Everton have accepted final £40m bid from Newcastle for talented English winger.
Medical tests will take place in the next 24/48h as Gordon has already agreed personal terms with Newcastle.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe had identified Gordon as his top January target and the club’s owners are now on the verge of landing their man.
Gordon’s imminent move comes after he forced through a move to St James’ Park after telling the club he had no intention of returning to training at Finch Farm – missing a total of three days, the first of which was planned.
He has infuriated fans over his conduct despite being a boyhood Everton fan and was chased down the street by a supporter following their 2-1 loss to Southampton earlier this month.
The Everton youth product has not started a game for the Toffees since the mid-season World Cup break after a dip in form followed his starring role in last season’s Premier League survival bid under Frank Lampard, who was sacked earlier this week.
He has just three goals from 12 starts this season but that hasn’t stopped Newcastle from investing in the youngster as they look to complete a fairytale season and finish in the top four.
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