Anthony Gordon is set to become Newcastle United's first signing of the January transfer window, with a structured package in the region of £45 million now agreed with Everton. The Magpies look like they have got their man at the second attempt, having previously expressed an interest in the Toffees rising star last summer.
Newcastle have successfully negotiated down from Everton's reported price tag of £60m, and the transfer is expected to be completed this weekend. Reports on Saturday morning suggest Gordon may not be the only recruit this window, amid talk the Magpies have had an opening bid for West Ham prospect Harrison Ashby rejected.
Eddie Howe warned his squad could be left 'dangerously short' if a replacement for Chris Wood was not secured ahead of Tuesday's deadline. The United boss insisted any signing should be 'ready to play now', and one that can excite fans while not necessarily being a like-for-like alternative to the departed target man.
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