Liverpool stance on hijacking Anthony Gordon transfer as Barcelona launches $93M bid
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsAnthony GordonAnthony Gordon's exit from Newcastle has taken a fresh twist after Barcelona launched a bid for the winger, with Liverpool's stance on a potential hijack emergingAnthony Gordon looks set to leave Newcastle this summer(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool looks to be out of the running for Anthony Gordon this summer, with the Reds choosing not to reignite its interest in the Newcastle winger.Gordon looks set to leave St James’ Park this summer, with speculation over his future dominating headlines in the north-east during the final weeks of the season.Bayern Munich appears to have been leading the race for his signature, although a move to Barcelona now looks to be a distinct possibility after the La Liga giant advanced its interest on Wednesday - although Liverpool looks to be steering well clear of the transfer battle now.According to The Athletic, Barcelona has made a $93 million (€80M) plus add-ons bid for Gordon, although nothing has been agreed at this stage. Talks are continuing with Newcastle, with Bayern still in the running.There is interest coming from other Premier League clubs as well, with Chelsea and Arsenal having been tracking the winger, although the report adds that Liverpool has decided not to reignite its interest.The Reds came close to signing Gordon back in 2024, when the club was in negotiations with Newcastle as the Magpies looked to raise funds amid its concerns over the Profit and Sustainability Rules.Anthony Gordon came close to joining Liverpool in 2024(Image: Newcastle United, Newcastle United via Getty Images)Gordon had looked to be closing in on a move to Anfield at one point, only for talks to collapse after Newcastle requested for Jarell Quansah to head in the opposite direction.
Another deal that would have seen Joe Gomez switch sides also failed to materialize.“It didn’t happen,” Gordon said about the failed move last year. “I had to get my head around that to begin with and then to get my head around it again was hard.”Despite that initial deal falling through, Gordon has been regularly linked with a return to Anfield.
Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.What’s more, Gordon has dropped several hints that he would relish a move back to Liverpool, although that looks to be off the table now as a move to the continent looks to be in his immediate future.Barcelona boss Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco are both said to be admirers of Gordon, with the 25-year-old seen as a potential replacement for Marcus Rashford.Rashford spent the season on loan from Manchester United at the Camp Nou, scoring 14 goals and adding 14 assists in 49 appearances. Barca holds a $35M (€30M) option to sign him permanently, but has yet to decide whether to side with him or Gordon.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAnthony GordonTransfersFC BarcelonaFC Bayern Munich