Eddie Howe was whisked away from his post-game press conference to catch up on transfer activity missed during the 1-0 win over Southampton.
On a day in which the club operated under an understandable veil of silence in their attempt to sign Anthony Gordon, Howe could offer little more to proceedings after the game.
But it is understood that Gordon is a player Howe is keen to work with if Newcastle can do a deal. He said: “Honestly, I’ve got no idea (whether there have been developments over the Gordon deal). I’ve been preparing for the game, so I’ve got no idea. But I wouldn’t comment on individual players anyway.
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“I’ve got no idea if we’ve got any closer to anything, but we’re actively looking, I have said that. But as of tonight, I have no update.”
Gordon is also expected to leave Merseyside this month with Newcastle at the front of the queue for his signature. Chronicle Live understands Lampard's Everton exit is unlikely to prevent the sale of Gordon - IF the price is right on the 21-year-old.
Newcastle need extra firepower with some players drifting out of form despite maintaining their Champions League push and staying on course for Wembley. The Magpies have just one week to secure any new arrivals and ship out any fringe players not currently needed on Tyneside.
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