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Anthony Gordon passes his medical at Newcastle before moving to St James’ Park for £45m after the Everton academy graduate was forced to move for missing training days
- Anthony Gordon is about to move from Everton to Newcastle
- The 21-year-old winger will become the Magpies’ second most expensive signing
- Gordon did not show up for Everton training for two days to speed up the move
Anthony Gordon passed his medical at Newcastle United on Saturday before confirming his £45m move from Everton.
The 21-year-old will become the club’s second most expensive signing with an initial deal of £40m plus £5m in bonuses.
Everton want to bring in another striker but have also shown interest in signing Rodrigo Becao from Udinese.
Anthony Gordon passed his medical at Newcastle United on Saturday ahead of a £45m move
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe had identified Gordon as his main January target and the club’s owners are now about to get their man.
Gordon failed to report to Everton training on Wednesday and Thursday as he tried to speed up his departure.
There were concerns that the arrival of Marcelo Bielsa as manager at Goodison Park could stall the deal, as he wanted rhythm in his team. However, when the Bielsa move collapsed and Sean Dyche emerged as Everton’s choice, Gordon’s transfer was allowed to proceed.
The 21-year-old missed Everton training for two days to speed up the move.
Everton expressed interest in signing Brazilian defender Rodrigo Becao (right) from Udinese
Newcastle had inquired about him in the summer but were put off by a £60m asking price. Those demands were upheld earlier this week, as sports mail reported on Tuesday.
However, there was always confidence that a compromise would be reached given Gordon’s desire to leave his boyhood club. He could now make his Newcastle debut at home to West Ham next Saturday.
Gordon’s impending move comes after he forced a move to St James’ Park, telling the club he had no intention of training at Finch Farm again and missing a total of three days, the first of which was planned.