Liverpool could finally complete a deal to sign Anthony Gordon this summer, having come close to bringing the forward back to Merseyside two years ago.
Gordon signed for Everton at the age of 11 and stayed with the club for 11 years before signing for Newcastle United in a £45million deal in 2023.
The 24-year-old has not had the best of seasons – much like many of the Newcastle players, with the Magpies struggling somewhat in 10th in the Premier League table and currently nine points off the top four that would see them qualify for the Champions League again.
Anthony Gordon Would Be A Versatile Signing
However, it has been in the UEFA Champions League where Gordon has really found his form this season, smashing six goals and providing two assists in their eight league phase game – averaging a goal contribution every game.
He is often on other clubs’ radars, given his pace and direct running and his ability to score and set up goals. He plays predominantly off the left wing, but has on a number of occasions been utilised through the middle for Newcastle, proving he can be a main striker when called upon.
Arsenal and Manchester City have both been linked with a summer move, that could cost in the region of £95milion if they want to complete a deal, with the Gunners having been linked with signing the 24-year-old on a number of occasions. But Liverpool are understood to be the frontrunners for his signature, according to CaughtOffside.
Liverpool Almost Signed Gordon 13 Years Ago
Gordon is keen on a move back to Merseyside, having started out with city rivals Everton. He could have even signed for the Reds when he was 11.
Neil Dewsnip signed Gordon when he was head coach of Everton’s academy. Speaking to BBC Sport, he said: “Anthony was my last signing at Everton. He was a boy we looked at a few times, as did Liverpool.”
Liverpool also tried to sign Gordon from Newcastle in 20204, just a year after he made the move to St James’ Park from Everton.
Then it was a deal that was agreed that would help Newcastle to comply with Profit & Sustainability Rules, but the Magpies sold Elliot Anderson to Nottingham Forest and Yankuba Minteh to Brighton & Hove Albion instead, meaning they did not need to let Gordon go in the end.
Champions League Qualification Could Be Key to Signing
Gordon is understood to favour a move back to Merseyside if he leaves St James’ Park this summer or in the future, but it may hinge on whether or not Champions League football is available.
The England international, whom Newcastle boss Eddie Howe described as “outstanding” following his Three Lions debut in 2024, will have plenty of suitors come the summer transfer window, but if Liverpool could pull off a deal it would certainly knock Arsenal’s transfer plans back, given the Gunners’ long-held interest in the player.
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