Liverpool ‘really like’ 23 G/A PL ace; transfer deal ‘impossible’ – Journo

David Ornstein claims that Liverpool likes Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon but a transfer deal is impossible

David Ornstein revealed that Liverpool “really like” Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon but a transfer deal is impossible this summer. Gordon joined Newcastle from Everton last summer and enjoyed a sensational season with the Magpies, scoring and assisting numerous times.

Standing at 1.82 metres, Gordon has the versatility to play at either attacking flanks and centrally as a second striker. He has a dominant right foot and prefers to play mostly as a left winger to cut inside the channels.

The 23-year-old has incredible pace and directness alongside close control and dribbling skills to go past opponents in either direction. His unpredictability plays an important role, using directness in progressing forward with the ball to keep the opposition under pressure.

Gordon is an important counter-attacking threat and he has the technique, creativity and good composure to produce an end product. The England international has played a pivotal role for Newcastle this season despite their struggle with consistency throughout this season.

The 23-year-old has made 48 appearances for Newcastle in all competitions this season, contributing with 12 goals and 11 assists. Nevertheless, the Magpies are seventh in the Premier League table and they will miss out on the Champions League qualification.

Writing in his Q&A for the Athletic, Ornstein confirmed Gordon’s interest from Liverpool but explained that the transfer is impossible. He wrote:

“Liverpool (like Manchester City and many other clubs) really like Gordon, Ian. But they are not expected to pursue the winger because Newcastle have no intention of letting him go. Even if that stance was changeable, the potential level of fee it would take to do business would be astronomical. I’m certain Gordon is staying at Newcastle this summer.”

Newcastle are struggling to fulfil the obligations of the Financial Fair Play rule and they need to sell some players. However, they notoriously demand astronomical figures for their assets when they decide to sell them.

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The Reds have operated shrewdly since the days when Michael Edwards worked as the sporting director of the club. Now Edwards is the CEO of football at Liverpool and they don’t spend big money unless the players thoroughly fit the profile or what they are acquiring is a necessity.