Newcastle United head into the summer having failed to build on a fifth-place finish last season, leaving concerns about stagnation under Eddie Howe. After an indifferent campaign there is no guarantee that midfield stars Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimar\u00e3es will stay, while Anthony Gordon is widely expected to leave. Gordon\u2019s \u00a345 million ($61 million) move from Everton in January 2023 was derided by some at the time, yet the forward has become a major hit on Tyneside and a reliable big-game performer.<\/p>\n
Reports suggest Newcastle will be prepared to sell if they receive a mammoth \u00a375 million ($101.4 million) this summer, a fee that frames any realistic transfer plan.<\/p>\n
Chelsea remain a logical suitor. The club is rarely far from transfer speculation and may prioritise wide players after poor recruitment in that area since the BlueCo takeover. Liam Rosenior has inherited a collection of middling options that have not moved the needle. Est\u00e9v\u00e3o has shown promise but only sporadically, while Jamie Gittens and Alejandro Garnacho are described as so-so. Gordon would arrive as a proven commodity who could immediately improve Chelsea\u2019s left-side options. Howe has sometimes deployed the 25-year-old as a centre forward, and Chelsea could see value in his versatility as a complement to Jo\u00e3o Pedro, who could operate as the club\u2019s No. 10 long-term. Still, the Blues would be foolish to pay such a big fee given other pressing priorities.<\/p>\n
Liverpool represent a sentimental and practical possibility. Gordon was released by their academy at 11, moved to Everton, came through their youth ranks and emerged as a first-team regular in the 2021\u201322 season. His Everton ties mean it may take time for Anfield to embrace him, even though he is a boyhood Reds supporter. A return to the red side of the Mersey would be tempting and some supporters might prefer a new arrival to Cody Gakpo. Liverpool have been linked with a reunion, but the club will prioritise a like-for-like replacement for Mohamed Salah first. Gordon has been used on the right at times but is more comfortable on the opposite flank, and Newcastle\u2019s asking price is likely to complicate any move.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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