Everton has clever Anthony Gordon transfer clause as Liverpool faces $93M decision
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsAnthony GordonShould Anthony Gordon leave Newcastle United this summer, Everton stands to gain a tidy sum due to them having a 15% sell on clause after selling him to the Magpies in 2023Anthony Gordon looks set to leave Newcastle this summer(Image: Getty Images)Everton stands to gain from any transfer involving Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon this summer, thanks to a 15% sell-on clause.On Wednesday, it was reported that Newcastle has entered talks with Barcelona over a deal that could see Gordon join the La Liga champions. The 25-year-old has also been linked to Liverpool, who reportedly still hold an interest in Gordon.The Daily Mail reports that Liverpool is interested in signing Gordon, with sources not ruling out a move for the England international.Back in 2024, Gordon came close to joining Liverpool due to Newcastle's struggles with PSR.
However, they sold Yankuba Minteh and Elliot Anderson to Brighton and Nottingham Forest, respectively, to alleviate those concerns.Barcelona have joined the transfer race for Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon.(Image: Newcastle United, Newcastle United via Getty Images)With Barcelona having returned to La Liga's 1:1 rule this summer - which allows them to spend 100% of the money they make from player sales - it has been reported by the Mail that the Catalan side and Newcastle are locked in talks over a deal that could reach $107 million (£80m) with add-ons.Newcastle want around $93 million (£70m) for Gordon. The $107 million figure is likely related to how the transfer fee is structured, with Barcelona probably wanting to pay less upfront now.Should Liverpool want to do business with Newcastle, they know the price they will need to pay to land the England international.Anthony Gordon has been linked with a summer move to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)One side that will benefit handsomely from any Gordon sale is Everton, his former club.
Newcastle signed Gordon for roughly $60 million (£45 million) back in 2023.The negotiations between the Toffees and the Magpies saw Everton insert a 15% profit sell-on clause. That means that whatever the final fee Gordon sells for, Everton will stand to gain 15% of the profit Newcastle makes from the sale.With the above-quoted figures, Everton should stand to gain around $5 million (£4 million)Gordon is currently preparing for England's World Cup campaign, with it understood he would like his future resolved before the tournament gets underway next month.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Anthony GordonNewcastle United FCEverton FCLiverpool FC