Newcastle January transfer target Anthony Gordon is not currently training with Everton’s first team at Finch Farm.
The forward was scheduled to miss Tuesday’s training, as was Amadou Onana. However, when Onana returned to training Wednesday, Gordon was not present.
Newcastle are in talks to sell Gordon and the Magpies are looking to replace Chris Wood, who joined Nottingham Forest last week.
Newcastle see the 21-year-old as a player who can thrive in a variety of positions up front.
Newcastle declined to inquire about Gordon in the summer but remain interested.
Gordon could be acquired for around £40m
Complicating the move a bit is Everton’s financial situation. With Frank Lampard fired on Monday, the new incumbent may want to keep Gordon.
During the summer transfer window, Chelsea held high-level discussions with Everton about the potential acquisition of Gordon.
He was then considered one of Thomas Tuchel’s top targets and Chelsea were ready to pay £60m to bring him to Stamford Bridge.
Gordon has 18 months left on his current contract at Goodison Park.
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The news about Gordon comes after Tottenham made a late bid to acquire Villarreal forward Arnout Danjuma on an end-of-season loan.
Danjuma was expected to sign Everton on a similar deal after an agreement was reached over the weekend, but Spurs appear to have hijacked the move.
With Son Heung-min, Dejan Kulusevski, Richarlison and Lucas Moura struggling with injuries this season, the arrival of the versatile Dutch forward will give Tottenham more attacking options.
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Danjuma played for Bournemouth in England for two years, starring in the Championship, but struggled in the Premier League, failing to score in 14 top-flight appearances.
The move to Villarreal in 2021 was a success, with Danjuma playing a key role in reaching the Champions League semi-finals, scoring 16 goals in all competitions in La Liga.
Danjumma’s opportunities this season have been more limited as muscle problems interrupted the early stages of his campaign, with a return to England nearing a final decision at Tottenham.
Lampard sacked, Everton target Bielsa
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Marcelo Bielsa remains a strong Everton managerial candidate to replace Frank Lampard, but a deal may be difficult.
The former Leeds boss is a favorite option for Everton owner Farhad Mosiri, but could cost him up to £1million a month if he and his backroom staff move to Goodison Park. I have.
Bielsa’s unique bargaining style allows him to demand large fees and distribute them across the coaching team.
Bielsa is No. 1 on Everton’s wanted list, but it is understood that there are concerns about drastic changes to costs and coaching structures.
Everton hope to have a new manager in place by Friday. Former Southampton and RB Leipzig manager Ralf Hasenfutl and former Burnley manager Sean Dyke are also being considered.
Bielsa was in talks to replace Scott Parker as Bournemouth’s manager before the World Cup, but the role was eventually given to interim manager Gary O’Neill on a permanent basis.
Toffee’s approach to Bielsa saw him suffer a third consecutive league defeat after sacking Lampard on Monday afternoon before losing 2-0 to West Ham at the London Stadium on Saturday.
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The former Chelsea manager joined Goodison Park in January 2022 and, after helping the club avoid relegation last season, has finished 20 games with 15 points and three wins this season. leave Everton.
Everton are 19th in the standings, behind only Southampton on goal difference.
Carra: still the worst club in the country
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Jamie Carragher still believes Everton are the worst club in the country, saying that in recent weeks the hierarchy has “demonized the entire fanbase”.
Everton sacked Lampard after less than a year on Monday.
Lampard’s sacking comes after Everton owner Farhad Mosir took part in his first game since October 2021, after the Toffees lost to West Ham on a three-game losing streak in the league.
‘No one knows a football club better than their own supporters,’ said Carragher monday night football.
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