Gordon's Newcastle move 'more unlikely than likely' due to Everton's £60m price tag

talkSPORT sources had earlier reported that Gordon is a Newcastle target, and he then went on to miss three training sessions with the January transfer window in full flow.

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A target for Chelsea in the summer for a mooted fee of £60million, the 21-year-old was targeted by supporters after a recent loss to Southampton, with his car blocked from moving.

Now it seems the attacker is keen on a move, although the price appears to be a big stumbling block, and likely prohibitive.

"Anthony Gordon is expected back at training today, I think he's made it pretty clear that he wants to leave," said talkSPORT's transfer insider Alex Crook.

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"Newcastle believe they're the frontrunners but this is a constantly evolving story, it was one of the sagas of the summer.

"You've heard the price tag of £60m described as ridiculous and I think that's right and so do Newcastle, they're not going to pay that kind of money.

"So at the moment I'd say this deal for Gordon is more unlikely than likely unless Everton get desperate towards the end of the window and lower their demands."

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Commenting on the update, talkSPORT host and Scottish footballing legend Ally McCoist believes Everton may be wise to cash in, but there may also be smarter deals for Newcastle.

"Gordon is accused of not turning up for training and I don't know about that," McCoist said.

"There's something happening, clubs are talking, agents are talking, because if he just wasn't turning up for training he'd be getting fined.

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"I think he's a talented player, but is he the type of player that Everton need right now to stay up?

"I think they need a group of players that are going to roll their sleeves up and run and be committed and work for each other and the fans, and I'm not sure he's that type, so it might be beneficial for them to take the money.

"From Newcastle's point of view I'd pay another £20million for James Maddison."

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