Anthony Gordon transfer delayed after Liverpool decision opened door for Barcelona
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Liverpool was linked with Anthony Gordon previously and was tipped to reignite that interest but the England star is to complete a move to La Liga with Barcelona.Anthony Gordon has made England's squad for the 2026 World Cup(Image: Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)Anthony Gordon's proposed transfer to Barcelona has been delayed after the Newcastle winger agreed a move to the La Liga giants.Liverpool had been tipped to resume its interest in the England international after holding talks over a deal in recent transfer windows. There is not expected to be have any impact on the transfer, besides the slight delay.Gordon will complete the move before linking up with his England teammates ahead of this summer's World Cup.Meanwhile, Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has expressed his surprise at Barcelona moving for the former Everton winger after an inconsistent campaign."I think Newcastle have been scarred by the [Alexander] Isak situation and can never be put in that situation again," Shearer told Betfair.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign."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."