Stan Collymore has told CaughtOffSide that Everton winger Anthony Gordon would be a very good signing for Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United in the January transfer window.
The former Liverpool striker has noted the attributes that would make Gordon perfect for Newcastle.
The pundit also believes that Newcastle manager Eddie Howe would be able to make the 21-year-old better and develop the winger’s game.
According to BBC Sport, Newcastle have agreed a £45 million deal with Premier League rivals Everton over the transfer of Gordon in the January transfer window.
Sky Sports have reported that the 21-year-old has already passed his medical at the Magpies.
Stan Collymore on Anthony Gordon to Newcastle United rumour
Collymore said: “I think it’d be a great deal for all parties. Everton needs the money, Newcastle needs quality-in-depth and Gordon needs a feel-good atmosphere in order to thrive.”
The pundit added: “Working under Eddie Howe would also mean his best attributes are allowed to shine. Gordon is hard-working, he’s exceptionally quick, really direct and is always looking to get in his opponent’s box.
“If he did end up joining the Magpies, he’d offer them an element of variety too. The likes of Joelinton could then drop back into midfield and that would allow Joe Willock and Sean Longstaff to be rotated.”
Good signing for the Magpies?
In our view, Anthony Gordon will be a good signing for Newcastle United in the January transfer window.
Gordon is only 21 and is still developing as a player.
Yes, £45 million is a lot of money to pay for a 21-year-old, but we have seen the youngster do well already in the Premier League.
Gordon is a long-term prospect.
There is every reason to believe that the English winger will get better in the coming years.
Newcastle are a club on the up, and in Eddie Howe, Gordon will get a manager who knows how to coach young players and make them better.
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