Liverpool nearly secured a deal for Anthony Gordon during the summer of 2024.
The North East club faced challenges in meeting Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR), leading to discussions about transferring their winger to Liverpool. However, Eddie Howe’s team successfully sold other players, such as Yankuba Minteh and Elliot Anderson, while keeping Gordon at Tyneside.
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The England international subsequently signed a new long-term contract, which safeguarded Newcastle’s investment after acquiring him from Everton in the winter of 2023.
Desire for a Move to Liverpool
Reports indicate that the prospect of joining his hometown club has made an impression on the 25-year-old.
“It is believed that the 25-year-old has not performed at the same level for Newcastle since he was close to a move to Liverpool in the summer of 2024. His desire was to make the switch,” notes Luke Edwards in the Telegraph.
Edwards reports that Newcastle now values Gordon at £100 million, labeling the forward’s future as “uncertain.”
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“His transition to a more central role this season has increased his value to manager Eddie Howe, likely leading to a rise in his asking price,” Edwards adds.
Summary of Anthony Gordon’s Situation
Anthony Gordon appears less like a player on the transfer market and more like a pivotal asset in Newcastle’s future plans.
He has steadily solidified his role as Eddie Howe’s key attacker—contributing in terms of performance, intensity, and character—and his contract status reinforces that importance.
After signing an enhanced long-term agreement in October 2024, it has now been revealed that his contract actually extends to 2030 rather than 2028, providing Newcastle with over four years of security and no immediate pressure to sell.
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This, however, hasn’t diminished the buzz surrounding him.
Arsenal is reportedly gearing up for a summer bid around £75 million, while Liverpool and Manchester City remain long-term admirers who could make a move if Newcastle were to reconsider.
As things stand, Newcastle’s position is clear: Gordon is integral to their sporting ambitions and secured on their terms.
Although Profit and Sustainability pressures could challenge this stance, any transfer would need to reflect a “star sale” threshold, rather than a quick financial fix.