Anthony Gordon had admitted it feels painful to leave Everton on bad terms. A boyhood Toffee, the Newcastle United man joined their academy ranks as an 11-year-old.
Gordon made his debut in December 2017 but did not become a first-team regular until the start of last season. His performances attracted interest from the Magpies despite Everton’s disarray on and off the pitch.
Their 72-year stretch without suffering relegation is under severe threat, with the club sitting 19th in the Premier League and two points from safety. Detested owner Farhad Moshiri has wasted over £500million since acquiring a majority stake in 2016 - providing the blueprint on how not to spend money following a takeover.
