It’s been revealed on Saturday morning that Liverpool may’ve secured a marquee signing for Arne Slot this week, though it could’ve concerned a present Reds participant leaving the membership.
Anthony Gordon has been linked with a possible transfer to Anfield just lately, with Graeme Bailey reporting for HITC that an enquiry had been made by Merseyside chiefs for the Newcastle ahead.
In accordance with the Day by day Mail, the Magpies had truly been able to promote the 23-year-old this week as they search to keep away from breaching profitability and sustainability guidelines, just for negotiations to break down.
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The proposed deal concerned Jarell Quansah shifting to St James’ Park in trade, however Liverpool didn’t need to lose the defender, even when it meant getting within the former Everton winger.
The Reds could have proceeded with a potential mobe for Gordon if the bundle has been completely different, and it’s even claimed {that a} medical would’ve taken place in Germany amid his ongoing involvement with England at Euro 2024, though talks between the 2 golf equipment may doubtlessly be revived within the coming days.
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Though Gordon would make for an thrilling addition to Liverpool’s attacking ranks, this information comes as an early win for Richard Hughes in his tenure because the Reds’ sporting director.
The Newcastle winger loved a superb season which noticed him web 12 occasions for the Magpies, nevertheless it wouldn’t have been value shedding Quansah simply to get within the 23-year-old.
The LFC academy graduate was magnificent throughout his debut marketing campaign in our first workforce, a lot in order that Jurgen Klopp hailed the teenager’s ‘particular’ ball-playing talents (BBC Sport), and it wasn’t accidentally that the 21-year-old performed 33 senior video games in 2023/24.
Whereas Liverpool are at the moment nicely stocked in assault even with out Gordon coming in, Slot’s centre-back depth isn’t fairly as agency, particularly contemplating the unenviable harm report of Ibrahima Konate.
Nicely accomplished to Hughes for placing his foot down and never immediately parting with Quansah to get the deal accomplished with Newcastle. It might’ve been a travesty to jettison the Warrington-born colossus in these circumstances.
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