Anthony Gordon has been warned via Eddie Howe that he’ll “have to earn” the toughen of Newcastle enthusiasts following a £45m switch from Everton.
The 21-year-old winger has struggled, albeit in opposition to a backdrop, this season and neglected coaching 3 times ultimate week as he tried to drive via a transfer to St James’ Park.
“Anthony has the passion that our fans will feed off but he will have to earn that support,” stated Howe prior to Tuesday night time’s Carabao Cup semi-final 2nd leg at house to Southampton.
Gordon is ineligible for a tie as Newcastle lead 1-0 however his supervisor is satisfied a ahead in a position to taking part in around the entrance line can play a component of their try to qualify for the Champions League. “He’s a young player with huge potential to have a big impact on our season. He’s very quick, very dynamic and he’s versatile. He can give us something different.
“But the best is yet to come from him; we’re going to have to support and guide Anthony through his move. Certainly I was very impressed by the person I met yesterday. He handled himself really well.
In October, Gordon became embroiled in feisty clashes with Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier and Fabian Schär as Everton lost 1–0 at St James’ Park. “Anthony was aggressive in standing up to his opponents and I think the supporters and his new teammates will come to love that about him,” said Howe, laughing off suggestions that his new enthusiasm for football’s “dark arts” had turned him into a carbon copy of the streetwise Atlético Madrid manager, Diego Simeone.
Howe was adamant Gordon’s arrival will not pave the way for Allan Saint-Maximin’s departure. The French winger is much coveted by, among others, Milan and, largely due to injury, has not started a Premier League game since August. “Allan is absolutely not leaving,” said Howe. “He’s here to stay – he’s an integral part of my team.”
One participant at the approach out is the Nottingham Forest-bound Jonjo Shelvey. The midfielder has been injured for many of this season and even if he’s valued via Howe, Newcastle are reluctant to cause an automated one-year contract extension if Shelvey makes every other two appearances.
Shelvey’s departure would go away Howe – who’s with regards to finishing the £3m signing of 21-year-old West Ham right-back Harrison Ashby – missing skilled central midfield duvet and he’s prepared to recruit a substitute, perhaps on mortgage. Discussions are beneath approach about recruiting Sheffield United’s Sander Berge, whilst Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher and Leicester’s James Maddison stay long-term objectives..
Howe is worried to verify Newcastle achieve a primary primary last since they misplaced the 1999 FA Cup last to Manchester United. “I’ve drilled it into the players that this tie is by no means over,” he stated. “It’s very a lot within the steadiness. We’re going to desire a most sensible efficiency. It’s going to be tough. I don’t believe it is going to make or destroy our season however it is a probably season-defining sport.”