ANTHONY GORDON is set for an awkward reunion with a number of Newcastle players he had an on-pitch spat with after finalising his £45million transfer.
The 21-year-old looks set to leave boyhood club Everton to join the Magpies’ top-four push.
Gordon missed three days of training and handed in a transfer request before his wish to leave Goodison was granted.
Newcastle finally got their man after failing to sign Gordon in the summer.
But the Englishman is set for an awkward reunion with a number of Newcastle stars.
A video of Gordon going toe-to-toe with Magpies stars Kieran Tripper, Fabian Schar and Nick Pope has gone viral.
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Gordon had a row with his soon-to-be team-mates during last October’s 1-0 win for Eddie Howe’s men.
The row was sparked by Gordon going down softly in the penalty area under the challenge of Dan Burn, which left England star Trippier unimpressed.
Gordon then charged towards Trippier and the duo went head-to-head before Schar stepped in and repeatedly pushed the youngster away.
Shortly after, players from both teams were on the scene with Pope, Bruno Guimaraes and Amadou Onana all involved in shoving.
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But with Gordon’s transfer to St James’ Park imminent, Toon fans are willing to forgive the young player BUT on one condition: He does the same FOR Trippier and Schar next time.
One fan said: “As long as he goes on like this for Trippier like Schar does here, I’m happy.”
Another said: “His welcome should be interesting haha.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
