The sad thing for Everton is that Gordon is what is termed in football circles as 'stalled talent', a talent who could most likely prosper and be an extremely good player if in the correct environment and with the right people around them but not in his current situation. Other clubs can see this, and that is why they are willing to pay good money for him, a good manager, coaches, and team around him and he will most likely prosper. Of course a young talented player would want a move to a club who would know how to develop them, people certainly can't blame the lad for desperately wanting an exit.