Liverpool stance on Anthony Gordon transfer as summer exit 'increasingly likely'

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Liverpool has set a stance on Anthony Gordon joining the club in the summer transfer window, as an exit from Newcastle United is appearing increasingly likely for the winger.Anthony Gordon continues to be linked with a transfer to Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Ed Sykes/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images))The Liverpool hierarchy has made a decision on the possible signing of Anthony Gordon this summer, as the Newcastle United winger looks set for an exit in the coming weeks.The England international was previously linked with the Reds in 2024, but a move eventually fell through, with the Magpies opting to complete other deals to satisfy their PSR concerns.However, after a summer splurge last year, following Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool, Newcastle are once again facing the possibility of more exits to generate funds for a summer rebuild.With that in mind, The Athletic reports that Gordon is now "increasingly likely" to leave St. James' Park, with momentum gathering around teams looking to sign him.READ MORE: Jurgen Klopp gives honest assessment of Florian Wirtz's first season at LiverpoolREAD MORE: Steve Nicol praises Liverpool pair as both players set to leave Arne Slot's teamGiven Liverpool's historic links to Gordon, along with a need to sign a winger, and the fact that he is a boyhood fan, there have been rumours surrounding a possible return to Merseyside.However, the report claims that Liverpool has "no plans" to revive interest in the 25-year-old, as the club search the market for new options.Anthony Gordon looks set to leave Newcastle United in the summer transfer window(Image: (Photo by Ed Sykes/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images))That means the Reds are likely to avoid a potential bidding war, as plenty of teams appear to be lining up an offer or two for the forward.Bayern Munich is a team with considerable interest, as the Bundesliga champions look to build on the squad that has already won the league and could reach the Champions League final in the next week.Gordon isn't the top target, with that being RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, who is also on the radar of Liverpool, but that interest in the Newcastle star could help the Reds in the pursuit of their other target.Premier League rivals Chelsea and Arsenal have also been tracking the former Everton man, creating even more competition for his signature.Ultimately, the lack of movement from Liverpool may prove wise, especially given the interest elsewhere as well as the likely transfer fee Newcastle could demand.That does mean the recruitment team needs to look elsewhere, however, otherwise they risk leaving Arne Slot incredibly short in options moving forward.The head coach recently acknowledged how tough the market could be this summer, when speaking to Amazon Prime Video, saying: "Now we are losing Mo and Andy Robertson on a free transfer as we lost Trent [Alexander-Arnold] and this model of the club means we need to sell, usually, to buy."So it's a big challenge.

It's going to be a challenge in the summer again."He added: "This club has also shown many times that this model works and we can be very successful with his model. I think we have signed very good and talented players.

Now let's hope they are all fit."That most of them go into their second season in the Premier League. As I've said many times, the future looks really good, especially if we can add a few good signings after the players leaving this summer."While it remains to be seen who those signings could be, it seems unlikely that Gordon will be one of those moving to Anfield.