Newcastle are now in formal talks with Everton over a deal for winger Anthony Gordon but are also speaking to several European clubs over attacking options from the continent.
Would-be suitors for the 21-year-old have been given encouragement that there is a deal to be done this month, and Chelsea retain a longstanding interest.
Sources claim a package in the region of £25million plus £15m in add-ons could see an agreement reached, although Everton are thought to be asking for closer to £60m.
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