Eddie Howe hints at possible Anthony Gordon exit
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Anthony Gordon has not played in Newcastle United’s last four matches. Image Credits: Imago ImagesNewcastle boss Eddie Howe has admitted Anthony Gordon may have played his final game for the club amid strong links with a summer move to Bayern Munich.The 25-year-old has missed Newcastle’s last four matches, initially due to a hip flexor injury, while reports suggest Bayern have opened talks over a potential transfer.
The club are prepared to listen to offers this summer, with Gordon understood to be open to exploring his options.The England international still has four years remaining on his contract and is Newcastle’s top scorer this season with 17 goals in all competitions.Gordon is believed to have agreed personal terms with Bayern, though a significant gap remains between the two clubs in negotiations.Asked if he was not using Gordon because he had one eye on the future, head coach Howe said on Friday: “When you get to this stage of the season, part of what we will be doing [is] looking to next year.“So, yeah [there are doubts about Gordon’s future]. The team has played well in his absence and [he’s not playing] with a partial view to the future, yes.“You’ve always got an eye on the future.
There are discussions that are potentially happening [on Gordon’s future] but not with me.”Newcastle and Bayern Munich maintain a strong working relationship, with the German champions monitoring Anthony Gordon since the start of the year.Liverpool have also been linked with the winger, who is widely expected to leave St James’ Park after Newcastle failed to secure European football for next season.Barcelona and Bayern are among the clubs showing interest, with the England international believed to be open to a new challenge.Gordon was heavily linked with a return to Merseyside last summer but opted to stay for Newcastle’s Champions League campaign. A deal could have included Joe Gomez moving in the opposite direction, driven in part by Newcastle’s need to comply with PSR regulations.However, the sales of Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh eased financial pressure on the club, allowing them to retain Gordon, who later signed a new contract early the following season. anthony gordon Bayern Munich Eddie Howe