Newcastle have reportedly entered into contract talks with Anthony Gordon to prevent Liverpool’s interest in the move. The English winger is expected to return from the summer break next week after being part of the Three Lions squad at Euro 2024.
Liverpool have been very connected with Gordon this summer. Newcastle may still have some work to do to comply with benefits and sustainability regulations, and their Premier League rivals could offer a huge sum to the former Everton star.
But Newcastle have maintained they will stay with Gordon for the foreseeable future. According to The Athletic, the Magpies hope to start negotiations on a contract extension next week.
Gordon, a Liverpool fan in his formative years, will return from a long break after being part of England’s squad for Euro 2024. He played one minute in Germany as the Three Lions reached the final.
Newcastle are keen to praise Gordon for his first full season at St. Louis. John’s. James’ Park. Firstly, I struggled after joining Everton in January 2023, but I enjoyed great good luck last season.
Gordon has scored 12 goals and 11 additional assists in 48 appearances in all competitions for Eddie Howe’s side. Eleven of his goals came in the Premier League, earning him a place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the summer tournament against Jack Grealish.
Newcastle reportedly had initial talks with Liverpool about selling Gordon earlier this summer. They were due to raise £60m by the PSR deadline of 30 June, but no agreement on the deadline materialised.
Yankuba Minteh and Elliot Anderson were sold to Brighton and Nottingham Forest respectively. This means that Newcastle would keep Gordon and star striker Alexander Isak for the next Premier League season.
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However, former shareholder Amanda Staveley revealed that Liverpool’s interest is genuine and that Newcastle were “concerned” about the need to sell Gordon.
“My biggest concern was that we lost Alex (Isak) or Anthony (Gordon) because Liverpool went after him and they are both ordinary players,” Staveley said. “Negotiating is complicated because you have to act like it means nothing to you when it means everything. “
Liverpool need to recruit a new striker to play in their front line. There has been a lot of speculation about the long-term of the giant duo Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz. Saudi groups are expected to take an interest in Salah again, with one year remaining. your contract.
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