Newcastle United target Anthony Gordon is said to be 'happy to join' the club from Premier League relegation battlers Everton, Fabrizio Romano has informed GIVEMESPORT.

The 21-year-old has been the subject of talks over the last few days regarding a potential move to St James's Park.

Newcastle Transfer News - Anthony Gordon

Lately, The Telegraph reported that Everton has softened their position over the price tag it will take to prizse Gordon away from Goodison Park in light of his three-day no-show at training.

The England Under-21 international is believed to have told Everton that he will not return to the club as he seeks a move elsewhere. The Toffees need to sell Gordon to fund potential additions, which has led to them slashing his valuation from £60 million to just £40 million to sanction his exit.

Everton are in the process of trying to appoint a new manager to stabilise the club going forward following the decision to sack Frank Lampard earlier this week, which has complicated matters even further concerning incomings and outgoings on Merseyside.

However, now it has been reported by Romano that the Toffees have agreed a deal with Newcastle over Gordon.

What has Fabrizio Romano said about Anthony Gordon?

Transfer guru Romano believes that Gordon is 'happy to join' the Magpies this month, and that they beat off any potential competition by trying to strike a deal quickly.

Romano told GMS: "He's happy to join Newcastle. We know how crazy it can be with this kind of player, you know, always available; when you see this player available, it's normal for many clubs to try jumping into it and doing it."

Would Anthony Gordon be a good addition for Newcastle United?

All things considered, Gordon is a player with huge potential that would be an exciting signing for Newcastle, though maybe hasn't hit the heights this season for Everton in a side woefully out of form.

In 16 Premier League outings this campaign, Gordon has registered three goals against Brentford, Leeds United and Crystal Palace, as per Transfermarkt.

Nevertheless, he has failed to shine on the ball this campaign consistently, completing just 25.71% of his 35 attempted dribbles, according to FootyStats.

Nuance has to be a factor, however, as he has been plying his trade this term at a side that is joint-bottom of the Premier League, with only goal difference separating them and Southampton.

Gordon's versatility will undoubtedly appeal to Newcastle, with the 21-year-old being capable of playing on both flanks or through the middle as a centre-forward.

Eddie Howe would relish the challenge of getting the best out of the Liverpool-born talent on Tyneside and could take his game to the next level.