Everton may be forced to admit defeat in their quest to keep hold of star winger Anthony Gordon.
According to a recent report from The Sun, Frank Lampard’s Toffees could be prepared to sell Gordon to Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United.
Although Everton, on the whole, had a hugely disappointing campaign and narrowly escaped relegation last time out, Gordon, 21, was a standout performer.
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Looking to inject some flair and exciting talent to his Toon squad, Howe is believed to have been eyeing Gordon since the Liverpool-born youngster broke through earlier this year.
The Geordies’ pursuit could be boosted as Everton look to sign Burnley’s Maxwel Cornet and Wolves’ Morgan Gibbs-White. The Toffees will need to bring in funds if they’re to make new signings of their own and that’s why the club could reluctantly cash in Gordon’s proposed £40m switch to the North East.