Newcastle complete the signing of Anthony Gordon for £40m – plus £5m in add-ons

Newcastle have completed the signing of Everton forward Anthony Gordon for a fee that could rise to £45m. 

Eddie Howe‘s side agreed a deal of £40million plus £5m in add-ons on Friday, before the 21-year-old had his medical on Saturday after a week of talks between the clubs.

The Newcastle boss had identified Gordon as his top January target and will be delighted to have  finally secured his services. 

Gordon was a top January target for Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and he has got his man

Gordon underwent his medical at the club on Saturday before putting pen to paper

Speaking about his move to Newcastle, Gordon told NUFC TV: ‘Since I heard of the interest, I was always convinced Newcastle were for me.  

‘I think the fan base and the city really suits me as a person, the way the team are playing under the gaffer at the minute really suits me, and the club just look like they’re heading in the right direction.

‘I feel like it’s a really big step. People haven’t seen what I’m capable of yet. I think under the gaffer, and the way the club’s going, I can really excel here.’

While Howe added: ‘I’m delighted to sign Anthony – he’s a top, top talent. ‘I’m really excited to work with him, to develop him, and I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do in a Newcastle shirt.’

After signing his deal with Newcastle, Gordon said he was ‘convinced’ the club was for him

The 21-year-old was pictured meeting some of his team-mates on Sunday afternoon

Gordon failed to show for Everton training on Wednesday and Thursday as he attempted to accelerate his exit.

There were concerns that the arrival of Marcelo Bielsa as manager at Goodison Park could halt the deal, given he wanted pace in his team. 

However, when the move for Bielsa collapsed and Sean Dyche emerged as Everton’s choice – with the former Burnley boss expected to be appointed imminently – the Gordon transfer was allowed to proceed.

Newcastle had enquired about him in the summer but were put off by a £60m asking price. Those demands remained earlier this week, as Sportsmail reported on Tuesday.

However, there was always confidence a compromise would be reached given Gordon’s desire to quit his boyhood club. 

The 21-year-old star could now make his Newcastle debut at home to West Ham United next Saturday.

 He made his way around the Newcastle training ground, speaking to various…