Anthony Gordon: Newcastle hold talks with Everton as winger returns to training on Thursday after two-day absence

Anthony Gordon, who is a January transfer target for Newcastle, will return to train with the Everton first team at Finch Farm on Thursday.

The forward missed training on Tuesday with a planned absence - as did Amadou Onana. But while Onana returned to training on Wednesday, Gordon was not present.

Gordon is the subject of a potential £40m with Newcastle believed to be front runners to sign him. The Champions League contenders have held talks over a move as they look to replace Chris Wood, who joined Nottingham Forest last week.

Although not a like-for-like replacement, Newcastle see the 21-year-old as a player who can operate in a number of positions across the front line.

Newcastle were rebuffed with an inquiry n the summer but have retained an interest. It is thought a bid of around £40m could tempt Everton to sell.

Complicating the move somewhat is Everton's managerial situation - Frank Lampard was sacked on Monday and any new incumbent may want to keep Gordon.

During the summer transfer window, Chelsea conducted high-level talks with Everton over Gordon's availability.