Derby County face competition from ‘so many teams’ in pursuit of Liverpool winger Kaide Gordon, says reporter Graeme Bailey.
Derby County have been linked with a move for the Premier League attacker this summer. DCFC have until the end of the transfer window on Monday 1st September to complete any incoming or outgoing bits of business.
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Gordon, 20, is on the Rams’ radar at the moment along with fellow Championship side Swansea City, according to The Athletic. He was handed a new contract by Liverpool in 2024.
Journalist Bailey has shared this update regarding the player, as per a report by EFL Analysis: “There are so many teams in for this boy. In a way he has kind of dropped behind Rio Ngumoha at Liverpool. He was previously a bigger name but Ngumoha has a real path to the first team there now. But Gordon now has got his pick of clubs in the Championship. Derby and Swansea are among them but there’s half the Championship interested in him. The player, and Liverpool, are just assessing their options now to find the best fit. It would definitely be a loan move. There are very few clubs in the Championship who could afford to tempt him there permanently.”
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Derby County latest regarding Kaide Gordon
Derby County could see Gordon as someone to boost their attacking department. If he joined DCFC, he would give them more competition and depth on the wing.
He is someone who likes to cut in on his left foot from the right wing. The youngster needs to get some regular game time under his belt in the Football League.
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Liverpool snapped him up from the Rams back in 2021. He has since made seven first-team appearances for the Reds and has also been loaned out to Norwich City and Portsmouth to get some experience.
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Kaide Gordon’s loan stats – via Transfermarkt
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Derby County will need to see off other teams like Swansea City if they are to get Gordon. As Bailey alluded to, other clubs are in for the DCFC target.
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The Rams have made a slow start to this term under John Eustace. They have lost their first two league games on the spin to Stoke City and Coventry City.
They have conceded eight goals in two outings and need to tighten things up at the back. Next up is a home clash against Bristol City on Friday night as they go in search of their first win.
In the meantime, Derby County have the chance to sign some more players. They also have the opportunity to let some individuals leave if needed.
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