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The 17-year-old is also wanted by Tottenham, but the Toffees are confident of convincing the starlet to move to Goodison Park.

The Liverpool Echo claim the deal agreed would be worth in excess of £6m.

If Gibson joins Everton he would link up with their Under-23 setup to continue his development.

Transfer supremo Steve Walsh has made the teenager a priority signing for David Unsworth’s team this summer.

Gibson is believed to be one of the hottest young prospects England has to offer.

Southampton are also interested in the Newcastle defender.

Everton’s first-team squad have been extremely busy in the transfer window so far this summer.

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Ronald Koeman has added Jordan Pickford, Davy Klaassen, Sandro Ramirez, Michael Keane and Cuco Martina to their squad.

And Wayne Rooney has also returned to Everton 13 years after he left for Manchester United.

Everton start their Premier League campaign against Stoke on Saturday, August 12.