In a development that could reshape the summer transfer window, Anthony Gordon is set to “explore his options to leave” Newcastle United, with Liverpool now firmly back in the frame for the 25-year-old winger following a major injury blow at Anfield.
Gordon joined Newcastle from Everton for £45m in the summer of 2023 and has since compiled an impressive overall record: 39 goals and 28 assists in 152 appearances. Yet despite that return, the winger has failed to replicate the consistency of his debut season — the very factor that initially sparked serious interest from Liverpool. This season he has delivered spectacularly in the Champions League, scoring ten goals, but has managed just six Premier League goals and two assists. That sharp drop-off has mirrored Newcastle’s own decline; the Magpies currently sit 14th in the table, with Eddie Howe under intense pressure to keep his job — or potentially “resign” before being sacked.
According to The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards, Gordon has not yet formally told Newcastle he wants to leave. However, “the feeling inside St James’ Park is that the winger will seek a move in the summer and the club are aware of potential interest from England and Europe.” Edwards adds that Gordon is “keen to get his future sorted before the World Cup,” leaving the Newcastle hierarchy “braced for bids to come early in the summer.”
The timing could scarcely be better for Liverpool. TEAMtalk sources indicated earlier this week that Gordon is “firmly back in the frame” and that the club is “once again seriously considering” a move for the player. The catalyst? Hugo Ekitike’s Achilles tendon rupture in Wednesday’s defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, an injury that will sideline the forward for nine months. Liverpool had already been planning to strengthen in wide areas as they look toward life after Mohamed Salah. Yan Diomande and Francisco Conceicao (the latter the subject of concrete interest since December) had been identified as leading options. Ekitike’s long-term absence has now accelerated those plans, with Gordon one of several names under consideration. Jarrod Bowen, Harry Wilson and Bazoumana Toure have not been ruled out either.
Bayern Munich and Arsenal have also made contact with Gordon’s representatives, yet the player has long made no secret of his desire to play at Anfield — a preference that dates back to his days at local rivals Everton.
Internally at Newcastle there has been “some frustration” about Gordon’s inability to transfer his Champions League form into Premier League performances. Edwards notes there has been “no falling out behind the scenes,” but “it seems the player feels he has outgrown Newcastle.” CEO David Hopkinson has been clear: any player wanting to leave will do so “on terms that benefit the club.” Crucially, allowing Gordon to depart would remove the immediate need to sell another “crown jewel” such as Sandro Tonali to fund summer recruitment.
For Liverpool, the opportunity is significant. A player who has already shown he can perform at the highest level in Europe, who knows the Premier League inside out, and who harbours a stated ambition to wear the red of Liverpool suddenly looks like a realistic and highly attractive target. Newcastle, meanwhile, appear resigned to the prospect of losing one of their most marketable assets — provided the price is right.
As the summer window approaches, the Gordon saga is rapidly moving from background noise to centre stage. For Anfield, it represents a genuine boost at precisely the moment reinforcements are needed most. For St James’ Park, it marks the latest chapter in a season of transition and uncertainty. One thing is certain: the next few weeks could prove decisive for all parties involved.
