Liverpool made “strong contact” with Anthony Gordon before Barcelona switch

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Reliable reports have asserted that Liverpool had indeed made contact with Anthony Gordon before his Barcelona move. Image Credits: Imago ImagesAnthony Gordon reportedly received “strong contact” from Liverpool in the last days, but it seems the England international had his heart set on a move to Barcelona.The Reds were close to signing the Newcastle United winger in the summer of 2024, with reports claiming a medical had already been arranged and Joe Gomez lined up to move in the opposite direction, only for Newcastle’s late PSR push to be solved with other signings.The Telegraph reported earlier this week that the Reds were keeping an eye on Gordon’s situation.

But it seems that Liverpool went a step further and tried to gauge the 25-year-old’s interest over a potential move only to be told Barcelona is his preference.Paul Joyce of the Times has reported:“The Anfield hierarchy is choosing to give priority to addressing gaps in Liverpool’s squad created by the departure of Salah and also Hugo Ekitike’s injury. That would suggest they are seeking at least two attacking signings.”“Yan Diomande is high on Liverpool’s wanted list, while the club also made strong contact with Anthony Gordon’s camp only to discover that he preferred a move to Barcelona.”Barcelona are understood to have struck a deal worth around €80m plus add-ons, with talks moving swiftly in the background and leaving little opportunity for other suitors to intervene.

The Catalan club, often accused of dragging negotiations out, have pulled off an unusually swift and decisive move this time.The 25-year-old finished the 2025/26 campaign as Newcastle’s leading scorer, netting 17 goals in all competitions. He also hit 10 goals in 12 Champions League outings, surpassing Alan Shearer’s previous club record in the tournament.Liverpool, then, look set to watch on from afar as Gordon swaps Tyneside for Catalonia, with their long-standing admiration never quite turning into a full-blown transfer battle.For all the groundwork laid and the late attempts to test the waters around his availability, the winger’s mind appears to have been made up once Barcelona’s interest solidified. anthony gordon