Liverpool are in talks with Newcastle United for Anthony Gordon
In what should be a blockbuster summer move, Liverpool have rekindled their efforts to land Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon in the 2024 summer transfer window. According to CaughtOffside, the Reds have re-entered negotiations with Newcastle for the England international.
The Magpies are determined to retain their top attacking talent and appear ready for a fight. More so, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has made it clear that Gordon is not for sale this summer. With a £100m price tag on his head, the 23-year-old will not come cheap.
Following a productive campaign, Newcastle are keen to extend Gordon’s contract. The 23-year-old, whose current deal expires in 2026, made 23 goal contributions in 48 games across all competitions last term. Decision-makers at St. James’ Park want to secure the player until the summer of 2029, with renewal talks set to commence shortly. How Liverpool’s re-entry will impact all this remains to be seen.
Despite Newcastle’s resistance, Liverpool, alongside Manchester United and Chelsea, remain interested in the talented left winger. The player, for his part, is a former Liverpool Youth Academy prospect and appears eager to return to his hometown club.
The Reds were close to landing Gordon earlier in the window as Newcastle struggled to meet the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules. However, the sale of Elliot Anderson to Nottingham Forest has offset it and they now find themselves in a stronger position when it comes to negotiations.
With the future of Luis Diaz up in the air, Liverpool should do all they can to land Gordon. After all, not only will he meet the homegrown quota but also understands what it means to don the red jersey. With his head already turned, the onus is now on the Reds to ensure they follow through.
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From what we saw in the 1-0 win over Real Betis, Liverpool should play an exciting brand of football with attacking freedom to boot. Gordon’s versatility and skillset are a perfect fit for the tactics and landing him will certainly boost Slot’s options in attack next season. More so, as a local lad, the Englishman will certainly go the extra mile to make an impact for his boyhood side.
