Newcastle United are believed to be stepping up their approach for Everton sensation, Anthony Gordon, with the Magpies yet to strengthen the first-team squad this month.

What's the word?

According to journalist Graeme Bailey, sporting director Dan Ashworth is seemingly readying an offer for the 21-year-old before the end of the window, albeit with the Tynesiders set to face competition from free-spending Chelsea for the Englishman's signature.

Writing on Twitter about that battle to land the young forward, the transfer insider revealed: "Chelsea rekindle Anthony Gordon interest as Newcastle prepare bid for Everton star."

In the attached piece for 90min, the report suggests that Ashworth and co have 'done their homework' on the Liverpool-born starlet and are said to have been 'pleased' by the reports that they have garnered.

The report also goes on to add that the Toffees could well consider offers for the versatile attacker - who has been valued at around £30m plus - after failing to agree a contract extension, with the player's existing deal set to expire in 2025.

'Unbelievable'

It looks as if Eddie Howe's side are hoping to finally secure a high-profile addition before the window is out, with the high-flying outfit's only signing to date having been that of Australian teenager, Garang Kuol - who subsequently joined Scottish Premiership side Hearts on loan.

While the acquisition of Gordon may not be the glamour name that some Newcastle supporters will be craving, the England U21 international has certainly shown flashes of his quality in recent years after making the breakthrough into the first team at Goodison Park.

Tipped to become an "unbelievable player" in the near future by pundit Paddy Kenny, the £10k-per-week dynamo enjoyed a standout 2021/22 campaign to truly announce himself at senior level, scoring four goals and providing two assists in 35 Premier League games.

While it has proven a far more difficult season this time around both on an individual and collective basis, the 6-foot speedster still has three top-flight goals to his name thus far, with that a greater tally than fellow wingers, Allan Saint-Maximin (one) and Jacob Murphy (one) have achieved at St James' Park.

Equally, it is perhaps unsurprising that Gordon has been unable to truly flourish on Merseyside amid the ongoing turmoil surrounding the club, with manager Frank Lampard having been sacked on Monday with the struggling outfit languishing in 19th in the table.

Freed from the shackles of the pressure that has been put on his young shoulders at his current side, it could well be the case that the "frightening" talent - as lauded by Kenny - could go on to be an unbelievable addition if he is to link up with Howe and co in the next week or so, as he would help to supplement an already rampant outfit.

With the Magpies having previously shown interest in the much-coveted asset during the summer, the aforementioned Ashworth can now finally get a deal done this time around.