NEWCASTLE could go for Callum Hudson-Odoi — after Everton told them to forget about Anthony Gordon.
Toon made a £35million approach for Gordon but Toffees manager Frank Lampard will not sell his star winger.
Gordon shone last season as Everton escaped the drop.
The 21-year-old scored four goals and provided three assists in all competitions and has become a firm favourite with the Goodison faithful.
He is set to be offered a bumper long-term deal so the Magpies will explore a bid for Hudson-Odoi, with Chelsea willing to listen to offers.
The England winger, 21, is set to fall further down the pecking order with the imminent arrival of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City.
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The Toon are still eyeing Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby.
But St James’ Park boss Eddie Howe and Co are put off by the whopping £60m fee.
Meanwhile, Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle has been offered to Middlesbrough as Howe cuts his squad.
Gayle has been made to train with the Under-23s alongside unwanted Jeff Hendrick and Ciaran Clark.
With a squad of 30 professionals, players will have to leave to accommodate further signings.
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The Toon have already been busy in the market, recruiting Matt Targett, Nick Pope and Sven Botman.
They kick off their Premier League season at home to newly-promoted Nottingham Forest on August 6.