It has as soon as once more been confirmed that Newcastle United initiated talks with Liverpool over Anthony Gordon’s future.
This runs in direct distinction to a few of the noise rising from St James’ Park over the Reds instigating contact.
“TEAMtalk has been capable of confirm it was Newcastle who initiated contact with Liverpool concerning the ex-Everton winger’s return to Merseyside,” Steve Pearson wrote for TEAMtalk.
“A cash-plus-player deal that may’ve seen centre-back Jarell Quansah transfer to St. James’ Park was floated.
“Nevertheless, Liverpool had no intention of parting methods with Quansah and Newcastle’s roughly £80m valuation of Gordon was deemed too pricey for a straight money deal.”
The Merseysiders are thought of admirers of the England worldwide. Nevertheless, it can’t be ignored that the membership is supremely well-covered for choices on the left flank in Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz.
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Of far larger significance must be the necessity to bolster the opposing flank – particularly with Mo Salah’s future but to be resolved.
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Key calls Liverpool should make earlier than Anthony Gordon switch
In the beginning, Liverpool have to ascertain whether or not they’re certainly holding on to our Egyptian King for an additional season.
Our No.11 actually gave each indication of his intention to remain put with feedback made on X (previously Twitter) within the aftermath of the 2023/24 marketing campaign.
It’s removed from clear whether or not the previous Roma man can be open to extending his present phrases past the summer time of 2025. That can have an enormous say in how significantly we prioritise a brand new right-sided attacker.
Likewise, while Liverpool are expressing an curiosity in holding on to Luis Diaz for an additional season, it stays to be seen whether or not the Colombian’s (or the Reds’ for that matter) head will probably be turned by European curiosity.
With out the No.7 departing this summer time – we simply can’t see room being made for Anthony Gordon.
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