Newcastle United’s £35m transfer approach addressed by manager in defiant response

Everton manager Frank Lampard has addressed Anthony Gordon’s future after being linked with Newcastle United.
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Everton boss Frank Lampard has warned Anthony Gordon is “going nowhere” amid interest from Newcastle United.

The Magpies approached the Merseyside club over a potential move for Gordon on the back of his breakthrough season at his boyhood team.

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Gordon, who came through the club’s academy, made 35 appearances last term, scoring four and providing two assists.

His form has attracted interest from Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur this summer - but the Toffees have made their stance clear.

On Monday, Gordon was handed the No.10 shirt at Goodison Park, switching from No.24.

And boss Lampard has now addressed the 21-year-old’s future - insisting he is not for sale.

Frank Lampard: Gordon is not for sale

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“He’s worked for it,” Lampard told Everton’s official website. “You have to work for the number 10.

“I understand this kind of desire for numbers as players. I was fortunate, I fell into a number eight in my career.

“I didn’t go searching for it but I absolutely understand how important it can feel - especially with number 10 because it has a little bit of magic to it and Anthony has got that.

“He has it in his own style. I don’t want him to start doing pirouettes on the halfway line, we need him doing what he was doing last year - plus goals and assists, which he’s so hungry to do.

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“He’s a link to the crown, the fans, a local boy, a great talent.

“He’s going nowhere. He’s our player and that’s a hugely important thing for me.

“He’s the sort of player we want to build going forward with. I’m delighted he’s got the number 10 now I want him to continue to earn it.”