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Former Liverpool target Anthony Gordon is looking to make a move away from Newcastle United this summer.
While the 25-year-old winger has not formally handed in a transfer request, but the feeling inside St James’ Park is that he will seek a move when the window opens according to the Telegraph. Newcastle are already braced for bids to arrive early, with Gordon keen to resolve his future before England’s World Cup campaign gets underway.
This is not the first time Gordon has had one eye on the exit. In the summer of 2024, Newcastle were drowning in PSR complications and desperate to raise funds fast. Gordon was offered to Liverpool directly, with reports at the time revealing he had even discussed the potential move with teammates.
The deal never materialised but Gordon’s desire to make that move was genuine, and those feelings have not gone away. According to the Telegraph, he was desperate to join Liverpool two years ago, and would “jump at the chance” to sign for Liverpool this summer.
What has changed since then is the context around his form. In his breakthrough 2023/24 season, Gordon registered 21 goal involvements and was one of the most dangerous wingers in the Premier League.
This season has been far more inconsistent. He has managed six goals and two assists in 26 league appearances, with only three of those goals coming in open play in the league since January 2025.
His Champions League numbers tell a better story – 10 goals in Europe, including four in a single game against Qarabag – but the domestic output has left plenty to be desire.
Gordon is contracted until 2030, and Newcastle CEO David Hopkinson has made clear no player leaves unless it is on the club’s terms.
The asking price is expected to exceed £70m. Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Liverpool are all in the frame, though it is Bayern and Arsenal currently leading the chase.
For Liverpool, Hugo Ekitike’s Achilles rupture has added urgency to their attacking recruitment, and Gordon’s ability to operate across the front three suddenly makes him a more pressing target than it may otherwise have been.
Whether sentiment plays a role this summer remains to be seen – but the door Gordon wanted opened in 2024 appears to finally be ajar.