Liverpool transfer news as fresh Anthony Gordon links emerge and $58M winger chased
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool transfer news as Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon is linked with a move to Anfield again, and a winger currently impressing in France is supposedly wantedNewcastle forward Anthony Gordon.(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)Liverpool thought that it might have turned a corner midweek against Galatasaray, but in the end, it was unable to build on that with a dismal second half against Brighton.While there were injuries that didn't help, Liverpool will need to refresh its roster in the summer and this was the latest reminder. We start with a familiar name among the speculation in recent seasons, before moving onto a completely new one.READ MORE: Liverpool player ratings, winners and losers vs Brighton as Milos Kerkez good but two 5/10READ MORE: Arne Slot change speaks volumes as 3 Liverpool injuries bite - 5 talking points vs BrightonAnthony Gordon (Newcastle)Liverpool would be willing to allow Cody Gakpo to leave should it be able to bring in a replacement this summer, with Anthony Gordon among those said to be under consideration.That is according to TeamTalk, at least, which reports that Gordon has plenty of admirers at Anfield.Liverpool has tried to sign the Newcastle winger before, of course, agreeing a deal in principle that would have seen Joe Gomez head the other way back in the summer of 2024, when the Magpies needed to free up PSR space and sold Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh instead.Anthony Gordon scored the only goal as Newcastle beat Chelsea to hand Liverpool a boost(Image: Getty Images)That, though, was some time ago.
Gordon signed a new contract in the North East not long after and Liverpool spent the whole of last summer trying — eventually successfully — to get Alexander Isak signed.Isak, however, had to push his way towards the exit door and a similar scenario this time around would be best avoided. Another summer saga is not what anyone wants or needs.Liverpool.com says: Gordon is a good player and the kind of target that Liverpool should go after: a top-class winger capable of big output.
It appears that he could be highly sought after when the season comes to an end and the summer market opens.Liverpool.com says: It makes sense for the Reds to look to sign more than one winger this summer. Arne Slot's roster is lacking in quality in those areas at the moment and an extra injection of pace would make a massive difference.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTransfersAnthony Gordon