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Everton have had a bid accepted for young Newcastle United defender Lewis Gibson.

The Blues are now hoping to convince the 17-year-old to ignore overtures from clubs including Spurs and join their under-23s set up.

Everton have agreed a deal with Newcastle that would be worth in excess of £6m for the highly-rated England youth international.

Gibson has gathered a reputation as one of the most talented young defenders in the country and Steve Walsh quickly made him a priority signing for David Unsworth's squad this summer.

Everton have moved a step closer to signing the left footed teenager but a deal is far from certain with Spurs, Southampton and others vying for his services.