Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon “would like to” join Liverpool in the future, according to former Everton CEO Keith Wyness.
Mohamed Salah’s future at Anfield remains in doubt, and if he does move on in the January transfer window, a direct replacement will be needed.
Speaking to Football Insider, Wyness talked up the idea of Newcastle ace Gordon being the man to come in as the Liverpool legend’s successor:
“Semenyo’s definitely one of three that I think they’re going to be looking at. Now, one that people have forgotten is there was a lot of gossip about Anthony Gordon. And he’s one that I think could have had some inside track on that as well. Also, Olise is another one that I put into the top three there and potential replacements. I think Semenyo has got the talent and is there.
“But the Anthony Gordon one, there was no smoke without fire. And I think he would like to come back into Anfield at that stage, at least come back to Merseyside as an ex-blue.
“I don’t know how well he’d be welcomed. There aren’t many that go across the park, but I think Gordon’s expressed his desire to go there. And I think Semenyo is also a favourite, but it’s between those two, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see Gordon coming on the rails, coming from behind.”
Is Gordon the right man to succeed Salah at Liverpool?
Gordon is an impressive player who has a good chance of starting for England at the 2026 World Cup, and he has been linked with Liverpool in the past.
The 24-year-old former Everton man is also admired by Jose Mourinho, who said “you’re too much” after his Benfica side came up against him this season, so there is plenty to like about him joining the Reds.
That said, his strongest position is left wing, so he wouldn’t necessarily be a seamless Salah replacement, and the fact that he is English could bloat his transfer fee, forcing Liverpool to pay over the odds for him.
Hopefully, Salah stays put for the time being, but if he is gone come the end of January, a natural right-sided and left-footed option needs to be looked at instead of Gordon.