* **Gordon was a key member of the Everton side that survived back in 2022.**
* **But then opted to force a move away and transferred to Newcastle United.**
* **Not received well by Evertonians, yet the Toffees could reap some riches.**
Anthony Gordon left Everton on bad terms after forcing a move away from the club in January 2023.
Three years later, it is rumoured that the [England international](https://readeverton.com/selling-anthony-gordon-was-a-true-blessing-for-everton) is looking to relocate once more as he seeks to push a transfer away from Newcastle United.
With a summer exit becoming increasingly likely for the 25-year-old, Eddie Howe’s side will ensure they recoup a hefty sum after purchasing the winger for £40 million.
Following this news, Everton will be watching with a keen eye as they would be set to benefit from a lucrative sale of Gordon.
Everton’s sale of Gordon left a sour taste in the mouths of many Toffees supporters as it was disheartening to see one of their key players abandon the team in such a time of need.
Although it was a big loss at the time, the injection of cash brought about by selling the winger made the club’s awful financial situation look a tad more positive.
On top of the £40 million fee the Blues received, they also included a 15% sell-on clause if Newcastle chose to sell the Englishman in the future, according to [The Athletic](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7234830/2026/04/28/anthony-gordon-future-transfer-arsenal-chelsea-bayern-newcastle/).
With the Toon looking to generate a large fee from this sale, Everton could see a handy boost in their finances, considering Gordon has previously been linked with a £75 million move to Liverpool in 2024.
The Toffees look set to receive at least £10 million from this move, which in modern football is not an excessive amount of money.
But this financial boost could prove handy for their plans to re-sign Jack Grealish on loan for the 2026-27 season.
It has been reported that the Manchester City loanee has a salary that is valued at around £12 million.
So if the Blues receive a sell-on fee that is around, or even above this figure, then it can be used to finance another year of the skillful winger.
Regardless of what Everton spends this additional income on, selling Gordon was seen to be a sucker punch at the time, but it has turned out to be a true blessing for the Toffees.