Newcastle United target Anthony Gordon has bid an emotional farewell to former Everton boss Frank Lampard after he and his backroom staff were sacked on Monday. The Toffees are languishing in the Premier League relegation zone and on the hunt for a new manager to take the reins at Goodison Park.
Gordon is also expected to leave Merseyside this month with Newcastle at the front of the queue for his signature. Chronicle Live understands Lampard's Everton exit is unlikely to prevent the sale of Gordon - IF the price is right on the 21-year-old.
The attacker has been left out in the cold in recent weeks, last featuring for Everton on Boxing Day. However, Gordon still wanted to put his thanks to Lampard on record.
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“To the gaffer and his staff, thank you for everything,” he wrote on Instagram. “I had a personal relationship with everyone of you and it was a pleasure to learn from you all.
“I appreciate all the time you put in to helping me grow as a player and a person. Good luck.”
Chronicle Live understands Lampard's Everton exit is unlikely to prevent the sale of Gordon - IF the price is right on the 21-year-old.
Paul Tait and Leighton Baines have been placed in caretaker charge at Goodison Park but won't have any say on transfers this month. Gordon is expected to make way despite the fact Everton refused to sell him at the start of the season.
Both Lampard and Eddie Howe refused to comment on transfer speculation in recent days but talks have been held between the two clubs in recent days.
Newcastle see Gordon as the ideal type of player for both the short and the long-term and have revived their interest in recent weeks. The youngster is said to be keen on a move to Tyneside.
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