Newcastle United Struggles with Anthony Gordon Amid Liverpool Transfer Rumors
Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon faced a tough challenge during the Premier League clash against Fulham, adding fuel to the rumors linking him to a potential transfer to Liverpool. Despite dropping just two points this season, Eddie Howe’s side has shown signs of struggle in the early weeks of the campaign, with Gordon failing to make a significant impact.
In the match against Fulham, Gordon was once again included in the starting XI, alongside Alexander Isak, whose fitness was in doubt. Without Harvey Barnes, the Newcastle attack has been lacking, with Gordon managing just one goal in five league starts. The team quickly fell behind against Fulham, with Raul Jimenez and Emile Smith Rowe finding the back of the net within the first 22 minutes. Although Barnes pulled one back in the second half, Reiss Nelson extended Fulham’s lead in the final stages.
Gordon, as has been a recurring theme, struggled to make an impact in the game, only managing to force Bernd Leno into a save in the second half. Newcastle supporters have expressed frustration with Gordon’s performances, with speculation arising that his focus may no longer be fully on the team. Over the summer, Gordon was heavily linked with a move to Liverpool, potentially involving Joe Gomez in the deal. However, the transfer did not materialize, and Newcastle’s financial situation was somewhat stabilized with Yankuba Minteh’s move to Brighton.
Despite remaining at St James’ Park, rumors of Gordon’s potential move to Liverpool have persisted, especially with Arne Slot securing Federico Chiesa as an attacking addition. With the likes of Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo excelling in the Liverpool squad, the path for Gordon may not be clear. However, given his performances in the Premier League in recent years, Liverpool may consider acting on any opportunity that arises.
Gordon, at 23 years old, has just over 18 months left on his contract, and there have been talks of Newcastle offering him a new lucrative deal. As the speculation surrounding his future continues, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold for Gordon and his potential transfer to Liverpool.
