Liverpool News: Reds are 'Frontrunners' for Anthony Gordon as 'Star Rejects New Deal'

Liverpool have emerged as the leading contenders to sign Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon in the summer of 2026, ahead of rivals Arsenal and Manchester City, according to multiple reports.[1][2][4]

The 24-year-old England international, a boyhood Liverpool fan with family ties to Merseyside, is highly valued by the Reds for his pace, pressing, and ability to cut inside—traits that fit perfectly into manager Arne Slot's system.[1][2][5] Gordon has impressed this season with 10 goals and 5 assists in 34 games, shining particularly in the Champions League with 6 goals, though his Premier League output stands at just 3 goals (two from penalties).[2][3] Since joining Newcastle from Everton in 2023, he has scored 32 goals and provided 28 assists in 140 appearances.[5][6]

Newcastle, strengthened after selling Alexander Isak to Liverpool last summer, are in no rush to let Gordon go and will demand a hefty fee of £85-95 million, bolstered by his contract running until 2030.[1][2][4][6] The Magpies previously rebuffed Liverpool's advances in 2024 amid PSR pressures by selling others instead, and Gordon was reportedly open to the move then to replace Luis Diaz, who departed for Bayern Munich.[1][6]

Reports suggest Liverpool may have held informal talks, giving them an edge despite competition.[1][6][7] However, some analysis questions Gordon's fit at elite clubs like Liverpool or Arsenal, citing modest Premier League stats and struggles against low blocks—issues Slot has highlighted—per SciSports data rating him low stylistically (1/5 stars).[3] Newcastle's high demands and Gordon's occasional inconsistency with final balls pose risks for the Reds' big-spend decision.[2]

This potential transfer saga intensifies Liverpool's interest in Newcastle targets, with Sandro Tonali also linked.[6][7] As the window approaches, Gordon's future remains a hot topic.

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