Newcastle begin talks with Everton over signing Anthony Gordon

Newcastle are now in formal talks with Everton over a deal for winger Anthony Gordon but are also speaking to several European clubs over attacking options from the continent.

Would-be suitors for the 21-year-old have been given encouragement that there is a deal to be done this month, and Chelsea retain a longstanding interest.

Sources claim a package in the region of 25million plus 15m in add-ons could see an agreement reached, although Everton are thought to be asking for closer to 60m.

Newcastle would be unlikely go that high but Chelsea could. They would also be willing to loan Gordon back to the Toffees.