HITC Sport understands that Everton have won the race for the Newcastle United youngster.
Everton have agreed a deal to sign highly-rated Newcastle United youngster Lewis Gibson, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.
Gibson is regarded as one of the best young talents in the country after impressing for club and country.
The England Under-17 international is seen as one of the most promising players to come through the ranks at Newcastle, and his departure will come as a major blow to the club.
The central defender has been earning rave reviews for Newcastle’s youth teams, and his performances have not gone unnoticed among rival clubs.
The likes of Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal were all interested in Gibson, but Everton have moved quickly to agree a deal for the teenager.
Everton have been busy in this summer’s transfer window strengthening the first-team, but they are also carrying out an extensive recruitment drive of young players as they look to bring some of the best talent in the country to Goodison Park as they plan for the future.
Everton have a proven track record in giving young players a chance in the first-team and they have high hopes that Gibson could become a potential star in the making at Goodison Park.
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