The Magpies are experiencing deja vu after Anthony Gordon’s Liverpool links returned over the weekend
Anthony Gordon to Liverpool? Familiar Transfer Links Resurface Amid Newcastle’s PSR Balancing Act
Twelve months on from a summer clouded with speculation over Anthony Gordon’s future and those persistent Liverpool links, the narrative has returned—just as the transfer window reopens.
The Newcastle United winger, who was heavily linked with a move to Anfield ahead of Euro 2024, is once again at the centre of Sunday headlines. This time, a tabloid report has valued the Scouser at £100 million, suggesting Liverpool may reignite their interest in the left-sided forward.
Inside Newcastle, the story reportedly caught club chiefs by surprise when questioned early this week. While there’s no indication of active talks, Gordon’s name remains on Liverpool’s radar, according to sources close to the player.
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Gordon’s Season: From Wembley Woe to Fading Finish
Gordon’s campaign on Tyneside had been progressing steadily until a costly red card against Brighton ruled him out of the Carabao Cup final—a match that would’ve seen him face his boyhood club at Wembley.
That missed opportunity seemed to disrupt his rhythm. Though he finished the season with a respectable nine goals and seven assists, Gordon’s form dipped after his suspension. Harvey Barnes, returning to fitness, capitalised on the opening and ended the season strongly, complicating Gordon’s place in Eddie Howe’s XI.
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Could Financial Pressure Force Newcastle’s Hand?
Newcastle are under pressure to comply with Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), and while they navigated last year’s financial challenges by shifting players like Elliot Anderson, Odysseas Vlachodimos, and Yankuba Minteh, the threat of having to sell a key asset remains real.
CEO Darren Eales has been clear: every player has a price. If Newcastle want to bring in a new right winger this summer, sacrificing Gordon—their best option on the opposite flank—may reluctantly be considered.
While Eddie Howe has consistently stated he doesn’t want to lose his best players, financial reality may override sentiment if the right bid arrives.
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Liverpool’s Left Flank Still Crowded, But the Interest Lingers
At Anfield, the left-wing slot is currently occupied by Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo, and there’s no urgent need for reinforcements—on paper. However, Luis Diaz’s unresolved contract situation and potential Saudi interest may re-open the door for a move for Gordon, who has long been admired by figures at Liverpool.
Last year, the deal never gained traction, though neither club publicly denied the interest, and insiders believed a deal was plausible at one point as Newcastle flirted with PSR deadlines.
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Player’s Stance: Happy, But Not Untouchable?
For his part, Gordon has played down the speculation, telling Sky Sports last autumn:
> “I have heard so much talk this year about my future, where I am going, where I want to go. Without anybody asking me.
All I have heard is ‘When is he leaving’, which is… who said I was ever going to leave?
I am very, very happy here. I love this place. I love playing football here.”
That declaration of loyalty hasn’t stopped the rumour mill, and as Newcastle begin their summer business, his name will undoubtedly continue to surface.
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Verdict: One to Watch
For now, Liverpool’s interest remains speculative, and Newcastle’s position is unmoved—at least officially. But as we’ve seen countless times, transfer windows have a way of making the improbable become inevitable.
With Newcastle needing to balance ambition with financial compliance, and Liverpool seeking long-term squad upgrades, Anthony Gordon’s future may once again become one of the defining stories of the summer.