Arsenal are very interested on English winger Anthony Gordon. The London club is heavily linked with the player. Several big European clubs want to sign the Newcastle forward. He can probably join a new club in the summer transfer window.
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Who is Anthony Gordon and is he a good fit?
Anthony Gordon is a 25-year-old English forward who plays for Newcastle United in the Premiere League. He is a pure, prolific left winger, but sometimes he can play as a striker. His dribbling skills, crosses and long ball delivery are the strong features of his playstyle. Gordon is not that good when it comes to win aerial duels.
He started his career in Everton’s academy and went to Preston North End on loan in 2021 to gain some experience. The Englishman played for Everton’s senior team for 2 years. In January 2023, Newcastle bought him for a fee of €45.6m. Since his arrival at Newcastle, the winger has scored goals and provided assists for fun. His main characteristic is to dribble and move through the defenders in the left flank and deliver a cross to the striker in the box.
Arsenal are focusing on bringing a new, star left winger in their team for the next season. The Gunners are presently facing problems in that position on the field. The Emirates side wants to improve their scoring form from running play. Therefore, their recruitment team is going through profiles of young wingers who has the potential to reach heights.
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Key Statistic:
Anthony Gordon has scored 17 goals and given 5 assists in 45 games in all competitions for Newcastle this season, as per Sofascore.
What is exact scenario of a potential transfer of Anthony Gordon?
The interest for Anthony Gordon is not limited within England. As per reports, German champions, Bayern Munich are also monitoring the situation of the English wide forward. Bayern have communicated with the player’s camp recently. They have informed their wish to sign the player next season.
Gordon is a very flexible player who helps his team defensively. Besides this, he maintains his pressing constantly and so he should be wanted by many big clubs. Bayern had famous wingers in their team like Arjen Robben, Frank Ribery. In recent times, Michael Olise has numerous goals contributions in his name and is in a fierce form.
Additionally, Bayern qualifies for UCL every year and start Bundesliga as the favourites to win the league. These give them an advantage to pursue high quality players. But Munich have a picture perfect front three of Harry Kane, Luiz Diaz and Olise. This could make a potential transfer unlikely.
Anthony Gordon could be open to a move to some other league. At the same time, Newcastle could be bound to sell the Englishman. It feels like they would not be able to secure Champions League qualification this season. To reduce financial pressure and maintain profit and sustainability rules (PSR), they can listen to offers. The market value of the player is about €60m. But the Magpies will ask a price of about €90-100m for Gordon.
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What is the role of Arsenal in this transfer saga?
Arsenal is having very intense interest for Anthony Gordon. The London club has scouted the winger’s performances in the Premier League and Champions League. Reports say that the 25-year-old would like to play under Mikel Arteta. Anthony feels that the Spanish coach’s football philosophy and tactics are suitable for him.
Liverpool is another club who are monitoring the situation. They are also interested in such a winger who can not only build attacks but will also defend the counter attacks. Arsenal and Liverpool also have links with another young left winger from Bundesliga, his name is Yan Diomande.
Arsenal’s own star boy Bukayo Saka is not in his best form this season. Leandro Trossard will enter the final year of his contract in 2027. Gabriel Martinelli will try to take an exit from the club at the end of the season. The Gunners desperately need a left winger next season. A Premier League proven Anthony Gordon could be a suitable option for a top team like Arsenal.
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