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Anthony Gordon showed Alexander Isak sympathy as Newcastle star wants to follow him to Liverpool

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesTransfersAnthony Gordon expected to join Liverpool in 2024, but the transfer fell through as Newcastle sold other players instead to comply with PSR regulationsAlexander Isak and Anthony Gordon were teammates at Newcastle(Image: 2025 Newcastle United)Anthony Gordon is being linked with a summer transfer to Liverpool, two years on from the collapse of his dream switch to Merseyside.Gordon spent the summer of 2024 expecting to complete a return to Merseyside, as Newcastle looked to raise funds to comply with PSR regulations.However, the Magpies ended up selling Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh instead, which meant there was no need for them to sell Gordon as well.The collapse of the move came as a major disappointment to Gordon, but it seems as though the boyhood Liverpool fan hopes that a move to Anfield could still be on the cards.READ MORE: Robert Lewandowski urged to make sensational Liverpool transfer after injury blowREAD MORE: Kostas Tsimikas drops hint over Liverpool future after Andy Robertson announcementThe Telegraph reports that Gordon is open to leaving Newcastle this summer, amid reported interest from Bayern Munich and Arsenal.It remains unclear whether Liverpool would go back in for Gordon after missing out on him two years ago, but the player himself would reportedly "jump at the chance" to join the Reds.Gordon was the pantomime villain for a brief period during Liverpool's home Premier League game against Newcastle earlier this season, when he scored the opening goal and celebrating by pointing to his ear in front of the Kop.Liverpool went on to win the game 4-1.Gordon has played through the middle for Newcastle at times this season, proving to be particularly effective there during European games, and his versatility could appeal to Liverpool, which could benefit from extra options both on the left wing and up front.Gordon is reportedly open to leaving Newcastle this summerA move to Liverpool would see Gordon to link back up with former Newcastle teammate Alexander Isak, with whom he expressed empathy when Isak was involved in one of the most dramatic transfer sagas of last summer.“I understand what Alex is going through,” Gordon told the Daily Mail. "What I can say, for me, is that it’s been an absolute pleasure to be out of the transfer speculation for a summer.“It’s the first time in about three years.



It’s been so easy, so mentally refreshing.”“I’m a human being. That is why I understand what Alex is going through.

I feel for him. He will be going through a lot.Gordon did not ultimately get his move two years ago, but it could be a different story this time around.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTransfersAnthony Gordon