Newcastle United midfielder Anthony Gordon has been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent weeks.
The Premier League giants are keen to sign the former Everton winger and a report from Football Insider claims the young Liverpool fan could strike to keep him on the move this month.
Liverpool need more quality and depth in wide areas and the 23-year-old should prove to be a quality acquisition for them. He scored 12 goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions last season. He could be a suitable long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah if the Egyptian decides to move on next summer.
The Egyptian player is in the last year of his contract with Liverpool and the Reds must start planning for the future.
Meanwhile, Newcastle paid £45 million to sign the winger from Everton in January 2023 and are targeting him for £100 million now. It is unlikely that Liverpool will pay him that kind of money. They will need to improve other areas in their squad, and they will want to sign the England international for an attractive fee.
Liverpool tried to sign Anthony Gordon in a trade deal
A report from Football Insider claims that Liverpool have attempted a player and fee deal to sign the winger. Apparently, Joe Gomez was offered to Newcastle to sweeten the deal. However, this move has not worked so far and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.
If Gordon decides to force his way out of Newcastle, it will certainly give Liverpool more leverage during negotiations. The Magpies already lack quality and depth in their attacking team and must hold on to their top players if they are to succeed next season. Keeping Gordon at the club should be one of their priorities.
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