17-year-old defender Lewis Gibson has finally joined for an undisclosed but it’s been widely reported in various new outlets that Newcastle will be getting £6M for him and that’s what we’ll assume in our transfer table.
Lewis’ elder brother Liam – who is 21 – is still at Newcastle.
Lewis left because there’s nothing Newcastle could do to keep him since he was an Academy player without a professional contract.
17-year-old defender Lewis Gibson – signed by Everton
And in any case, he wanted to join Everton and world-class manager Rafa Benitez only wants players who want to play for Newcastle – he wants them to show the passion when wearing that famous black and white striped shirt.
Lewis was born in Stanley but it doesn’t seem he had the urge to play for his local club – but so be it.
It’s a free world after all and it could be a good move for Lewis who goes straight into the Everton U23 squad.
Here’s what Newcastle put out on their website today:
Young defender Lewis Gibson has joined Everton for an undisclosed fee.
The 17-year-old center half has linked up with the Toffees, committing his future to the Goodison Park outfit having spent his formative years on Tyneside.
Gibson, the younger brother of United Under-23s’ full back Liam, was part of the Magpies’ Under-18s side last season.
He was part of United’s FA Youth Cup run last season as Dave Watson’s youngsters made it to the last eight, and has also played for the club’s under-23 team and been capped by England at under-17 level during his time at St. James’ Park.
And that makes the net spend for Newcastle even lower estimated at 4.5M by assuming the transfer fees so far this season.
We should be announcing 21-year-old Spaniard Mikel Merino today on loan for a season and we are reported to have an option to buy him for £6M at the end of the season.
The fee we are rumored to be getting for Lweius will pay for that.
With £6M assumed from Everton here is what the current transfer table looks like with Mikel Merino still pending.
| Player | Fee | Club |
|---|---|---|
| INCOMING | ||
| Christian Atsu | £6.2M | Chelsea |
| Florian Lejeune | £8.8M | Eibar |
| Jacob Murphy | £10M | Norwich |
| Javier Manquillo | £4.5M | Atletico Madrid |
| Mikel Merino | Loan - season | Borussia Dortmund |
| Joselu | £5.0M | Stoke City |
| Transfer Fees In | £34.5M | |
| OUTGOING | ||
| Vurnon Anita | Released | Aston Villa |
| Sammy Ameobi | Released | Bolton |
| Haris Vuckic | Released | FC Twente |
| Lubo Satka | Released | FC DAC 1904 |
| Florian Thauvin | £10.0M | Marseille |
| Kevin Mbabu | £1.0M | Young Boys |
| Matz Sels | Loan - season | Anderlecht |
| Yoan Gouffran | Released | Goztepe |
| Adam Armstrong | Loan - season | Bolton |
| Lewis Gibson | £1.0M initially | Everton |
| Daryl Murphy | £2.0M | Nottingham Forest |
| Ivan Toney | Loan - season | Wigan Athletic |
| Emmanuel Riviere | £1.0M | Metz |
| Siem de Jong | £4.0M | Ajax |
| Grant Hanley | £3.5M | Norwich City |
| Tim Krul | Loan - season | Brighton |
| Achraf Lazaar | Loan - season | Benevento |
| Transfer Fees Out | £22.5M | |
| Net Spend | £12.0M |
What do you think?
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39 comments so far
Markaccus
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:34 PM
Comment #1From last
Another transfer out of nowhere, then. This time out going. 5M in the bank towards new players, and we are finally rid of probably (arguably i suppose) the worst CF I have seen in a toon top.
Rotonda heights
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:36 PM
Comment #2no way. 5m for rivi!!!!
Jail for Ashley
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:36 PM
Comment #3For all we know he’s a staunch makem fan who couldn’t wait to leave, he’s gone, he may or may not come good. Let’s not get our knickers in a twist over him.
ShirebrookToon
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:36 PM
Comment #4Mark,
Riviereinho has been sold then?
magspuggy
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:36 PM
Comment #5Mobile version of the site is down atm.. had to log in to the desktop version.
Markaccus
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:37 PM
Comment #6Nowt to say about this lad, apart from “please yassel”
ShirebrookToon
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:37 PM
Comment #7It’s back up now Magspuggy
Markaccus
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:38 PM
Comment #8Thats what the reports are saying Rivieraldinho is going to sign for a turkish club for 5M
toon kk
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:39 PM
Comment #9Mags
Mobile version back on now
Mister Tuff
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:39 PM
Comment #10I’ve been having problems with the blog not updating itself – having to tab through old posts to get to the most recent.
Markaccus
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:39 PM
Comment #11http://turkish-football.com/5m-newcastle-united-star-set-move-abroad-happy-ending-negotiations/
Rotonda heights
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:40 PM
Comment #12no it says we bought him for 5m, not that he is going for 5M!
ShirebrookToon
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:42 PM
Comment #13Rivière fell out of favour out Newcastle. He was never in fcuking favour! He’s fcuking shite end of 😆
Markaccus
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:42 PM
Comment #14Tuff
Mine doing the same thing. Even if I go to the blog home page, it shows the last story i looked at as the newest, and i have to refresh. Might be a cookie thing.
magspuggy
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:42 PM
Comment #15With gibson and now rivi chipping in with sales we have possibly moved into transfer profit so far .
.time for penfold to get his finger out and spash the cash on rafas more expensive targets.
We need a cf cdm and a goalie.
Its good we are making money from ex players but now is the time to bolt the horse to the cart..
Hwtl
Markaccus
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:44 PM
Comment #16Rotonda
So it does. I just went off the title. Either way, i’d take 5.99 for postage and packing, and send him on his way.
WWSBRD
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:45 PM
Comment #17The 5 mill is what we paid Monaco for him not what we will be getting for him going by that article
toon kk
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:47 PM
Comment #18I wonder if we can send Diame with him.
But one get one free
toon kk
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:48 PM
Comment #19Buy
Markaccus
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:49 PM
Comment #20WWSBRD
yeah, see my reply to rotonda :D. Just glad he’s going to be off the books
Jail for Ashley
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:49 PM
Comment #21Managing to get shot of him for free would be considered a good move, getting rid of him for 5M would be considered a Stroke of genius but might land you in court on daylight robbery charges.
hibbit
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:50 PM
Comment #22Mister Tuff / Markaccus
had the same problem yesterday
clear browsing history……….. close down………… restart……….i’ve had no problems since
hope this helps
Budge123
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:50 PM
Comment #23Does anyone know if the home friendly is cash turnstiles?
The one last year was so wondering if the same this time?
Markaccus
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:51 PM
Comment #24Jail
And selling him as a “footballer” might go against the trade descriptions act.
ShirebrookToon
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:51 PM
Comment #25Jail.
Indeed. Also expect another visit from HMRC for it too!
lesh
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:51 PM
Comment #26Riviera’s transfer’s not confirmed yet is it?
And it looks as though Darlow might be in the departure lounge soon……
http://www.themag.co.uk/2017/07/newcastle-west-ham-swap-deal-claimed-cards-break-transfer-deadlock-newcastle-united/
Pitmatic
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:51 PM
Comment #27Wishful thinking to imagine we’re getting £6m for this kid. Surely that’s related to various add-ons, no doubt including first team appearances and full international caps, so I wouldn’t count it the kitty just yet.
WWSBRD
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:52 PM
Comment #28Markaccus
Sorry mate hadnt seen Rotondas comment or ur reply to it…site isnt updating for me, probably a sign to leave it haha
Markaccus
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:53 PM
Comment #29Lesh
No, but his impending departure is almost as thrilling as an incoming transfer!
chicousa
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:53 PM
Comment #30Rivière sold??? Hey ho!!! I hope this is true. It will feel like a brick tied around our necks being cut free! 🙂
Markaccus
Jul 27, 2017 at 3:56 PM
Comment #31Pitmatic
Nope, its a compo deal. We had no say in his sale at all, due to him having no pro contract. He has entered the final year of his scholarship and has decided to leave. If Everton had not agreed 6M, it would have been decided at tribunal, but it’s not actually the same as a sale, so we can’t ask for addons, or a buyback clause or owt like that.
outside the box
Jul 27, 2017 at 4:08 PM
Comment #32hibbit tuff…anyone have problems with ronnygill website …i give up most times
magspuggy
Jul 27, 2017 at 4:09 PM
Comment #33Thanks kk
Its working again for me 2.
hibbit
Jul 27, 2017 at 4:10 PM
Comment #34outside the box
waste of time just won’t load have give up even trying
Ron Knee
Jul 27, 2017 at 4:11 PM
Comment #35Having just watched the full 90 (and it is 90 mins now), I must say I was impressed with Diamé. He did a good job breaking up play & thwarting attacks.
outside the box
Jul 27, 2017 at 4:15 PM
Comment #36thanks hibbit
thought it just must be me …jumping all over place and not loading sometimes …will take advice and ignore…
watched nufc.co.uk 90 mins thought hayden was excellent…hope he dosent get benched for new signings
Ron Knee
Jul 27, 2017 at 4:18 PM
Comment #37otb
Agree. Hayden had a good game too.
Mister Tuff
Jul 27, 2017 at 4:28 PM
Comment #38hibbitt – I’ll try that -cheers.
Lindisfarne
Jul 27, 2017 at 4:57 PM
Comment #39Pootle
I am sorry for saying this transfer must be a mistake, I did not realise junior players without contracts can still demand significant fees.