Anthony Gordon's agent holds transfer meeting as Liverpool left with big dilemma
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAnthony GordonThe Newcastle winger has been linked with a move to Anfield this summer, but his agents were filmed getting out of a car ahead of talks with a potential transfer rivalAnthony Gordon's agents were reportedly seen getting out a car in Barcelona ahead of potential transfer talks(Image: Getty Images)Reports in Spain have indicated that the representatives of Anthony Gordon met with Barcelona’s sporting director Deco to discuss a possible summer move to the club.The Newcastle United winger has been linked with a summer exit from St James’ Park, with Liverpool among the clubs mentioned as a possible landing spot for the England international.It has been widely reported that the Magpies will need to sell players this summer in order to comply with the Premier League ’s financial regulations, and Gordon is a prime candidate to raise much-needed funds. He has been linked with Barca, Bayern Munich, Arsenal and the Reds.READ MORE: Liverpool urged to rip spine out of team and make 3 huge summer transfersREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer news as two-man shortlist to replace Virgil van Dijk revealedGordon, a boyhood Liverpool supporter, nearly joined the Merseyside club two years ago, again to help bail Newcastle out of a financial hole.However, the transfer fees raised by selling Elliott Anderson and Yankuba Minteh averted a decision on Gordon.Since then, he has continued to impress in the North-East and has scored 17 goals this season, with most coming in the Champions League.Content cannot be displayed without consentNow, Spanish outlet Sport has claimed Gordon’s representatives have met Deco in Catalunya to discuss a potential transfer, with agents Will Salthouse and Adam Dugdale filmed getting out of a car.The report adds that football coordinator, Bojan Krkic was also in attendance at the meeting, however, an €80 million asking price may be too high for the club given it has already committed to completing a deal for Marcus Rashford this summer.Meanwhile, Bayern is said to have already begun talks with Gordon’s representatives.Gordon looks set to leave Newcastle United in the summer transfer window(Image: (Photo by Ed Sykes/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images))A transfer to Liverpool appears increasingly unlikely, despite the Reds being in need of additional options in the wide areas, given the imminent departure of Mohamed Salah, while Federico Chiesa is also expected to move on this summer.Speaking last month, Joe Cole encouraged his former side to complete a deal for the ex-Everton man.“I love Gordon,” the ex-midfielder told Paddy Power.
“If he gets the chance to join an elite club, he should take it.“He’s done so well in a difficult season for Newcastle. He’s 25, in peak form.
A move to Bayern Munich would be incredible for him. If I were him, I’d take it with both hands.”Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Anthony GordonLiverpool FCNewcastle United FCTransfers