Alan Shearer's reaction to $94M Anthony Gordon transfer speaks volumes

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In total, he has netted 39 goals and provided 28 assists in 152 outings for Newcastle since his switch from Everton in 2022.Newcastle has been able to command £70 million because Gordon remains under contract until June 2030.Despite this, club icon Shearer has expressed astonishment that Barca can afford such expenditure, given they carry debts exceeding £2 billion ($2.7 billion) and are negotiating with United over Rashford's fee.Gordon is heading to Spain(Image: Getty Images)"I think Newcastle have been scarred by the [Alexander] Isak situation and can never be put in that situation again," Shearer told Betfair."I mean, clearly, Anthony Gordon wants to leave so, I guess Newcastle's thoughts are, well, if that is the case, we get what we can for him, and then we start and plan, and never be put in that same situation again."I think there's a part of... you'd never want to be bitten twice, like they did last summer. I guess the timing is right now, so they can plan."And if that's the case, and it suits Newcastle, it's the right deal, and it's the right timing, then yeah, it's fine.

If it's £70 million or whatever it is, then they've made a healthy profit on him."I know he's scored goals this season, mostly in the Champions League. But there's no doubt there's talent there, but if there's talent there that's not fully into it, then you have to let them go, and they have done."I think it's a good deal for both parties.

I'm not upset at all that he's leaving. I guess when a player wants to move and has made it clear his heart's not in playing for the club anymore, that's fine, you do what's best for the football club."No one's bigger than the club, so it's a good deal for Newcastle, first and foremost, and it's a really good deal for Anthony Gordon, so, good luck to him."You thank him for what he's done.