Newcastle United’s reaction to £100m Anthony Gordon exit claim after Liverpool huge bid

The whispers surrounding Anthony Gordon’s potential £100 million move to Liverpool have resurfaced with the summer transfer window now in full swing, but Newcastle United’s reaction to these fresh rumors reveals much about their current thinking.

While the club hierarchy reportedly expressed surprise when pressed about the weekend tabloid claims, the underlying financial realities and sporting ambitions paint a more nuanced picture of what could unfold in the coming weeks.

Gordon’s season followed an intriguing trajectory – explosive beginnings that saw him become Newcastle’s most consistent attacking threat, followed by a gradual decline that coincided with Harvey Barnes’ resurgence on the left flank.

The Scouser’s nine goals and seven assists represent solid output, yet his failure to maintain early-season form leaves questions about his ceiling at St James’ Park.

His three-game suspension in the run-in proved particularly costly, allowing Barnes to stake his claim with a series of influential performances that may have reshaped Eddie Howe’s thinking.

Newcastle’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) situation adds compelling context to the Gordon speculation. Last summer’s frantic deadline day dealings – which saw Elliot Anderson, Yankuba Minteh and Odysseas Vlachodimos sacrificed to balance the books – demonstrated the club’s willingness to make tough decisions when financial imperatives demand.

CEO Darren Eales’ public admission that “every player has a price” wasn’t accidental; it was a calculated acknowledgment of Newcastle’s need to operate within the Premier League’s financial framework while still progressing on the pitch.

The potential £100 million windfall from Gordon’s sale would provide significant room for maneuver in the transfer market. With Newcastle actively seeking a right winger, the irony of potentially funding such a move by selling their first-choice left winger hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Yet the club’s apparent reluctance to entertain offers suggests they view Gordon as integral to their plans – at least at the current valuation.

Competition and Tactical Fit

Gordon’s situation highlights the fierce competition for places in Newcastle’s attack. Barnes’ strong finish to the season gives Howe genuine selection headaches, while the potential arrival of a new right-sided forward could see Miguel Almirón or Jacob Murphy redeployed on the left.

The 23-year-old’s ability to play across the frontline works in his favor, but his failure to consistently deliver end product remains a concern.

Liverpool’s interest, while persistent according to sources close to the player, faces its own complications. With Cody Gakpo and Luis Díaz already competing for minutes on the left, it’s unclear whether Anfield would represent the regular football Gordon needs at this stage of his career.

The player himself appeared to dismiss speculation last autumn when links first emerged, though the landscape may look different following a season that promised more than it ultimately delivered.

As the transfer window progresses, Newcastle’s actions will speak louder than their initial surprised reaction to the Liverpool links. The club’s pursuit of attacking reinforcements and any movement on outgoing deals will provide clearer signals about Gordon’s future.

For now, the message from Tyneside appears to be one of cautious retention – but in modern football’s financial reality, few doors remain permanently closed when nine-figure sums enter the conversation.

The coming weeks will reveal whether this is merely another summer of speculation or the beginning of a genuine negotiation that could reshape both clubs’ attacking options for the season ahead.

One thing is certain: in today’s hyper-inflated market, even seemingly settled players like Gordon can suddenly find themselves at the center of transfer storms that change career trajectories overnight.