Liverpool has been told that it would likely have to pay well in excess of $100 million to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle this summer.

The Reds were keen on a move for the former Everton winger last summer, and for a while it looked as though the Magpies might be forced to cash in on one of their star players as they worked to comply with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules.

In the end, Newcastle sold Yankuba Minteh and Elliott Anderson to Brighton and Nottingham Forest respectively, raising around $90 million and quelling the need to sell Gordon.



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The 24-year-old went on to sign a new contract at Newcastle, and speculation linking him with a move to Liverpool has died down.

It has not totally gone away though, and that could have something to do with the persistent rumors linking Luis Diaz with a move away from Liverpool.

Were Diaz to leave, Liverpool would likely enter the market for a new forward, and that could see Liverpool revisit its interest in Gordon.

Addressing the possibility of Gordon joining Liverpool, Football Insider reports: "It’s a move that would be dependent on a lot of factors.

“If Luis Diaz was to leave Liverpool, whether it’s to Barcelona, the Saudi Pro League or somewhere else, they will be in the market for a left-winger.

“Anthony Gordon came very close to joining Liverpool last summer when Newcastle were being forced to sell some players because of PSR regulations

If Luis Diaz departs, Liverpool will need to replace him

“Liverpool have been keeping tabs on Gordon and remain interested in him; Newcastle, ideally, do not want to lose him as he’s a key man in Eddie Howe’s side.

“He signed a long-term deal last October after all that speculation over his future, so to convince Newcastle to sell you’d be looking at £75 million to £80 million ($101 million to 115 million)

With Champions League football, their PSR situation is looking a lot healthier and they’re under no real pressure to sell their prized assets.”

Al-Nassr is reportedly willing to spend $97 million on Diaz, which could seriously test the Reds' resolve during the summer transfer window.

Liverpool has no intention of selling Diaz, but an offer of that magnitude could prompt club bosses to sit up and take notice, particularly considering the player is on course to leave for free in two years' time.

Liverpool made it clear to Barcelona last week that Diaz is not for sale after rebuffing an approach from the Catalan club
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