Several clubs are preparing for a summer tussle to sign Anthony Gordon, with Chelsea identified by The Athletic as the latest contender. The move would be part of a wider summer clear-out at Newcastle as the club plans to rebuild ahead of the 2026\u201327 season.<\/p>\n
Newcastle are said to be considering early sales to allow time to recruit replacements. Yoane Wissa has been linked with an exit barely 12 months after his \u00a355 million ($74.4 million) move. Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimar\u00e3es are also reported as assets the Tynesiders could part with, but Gordon is presently viewed as the most likely to leave.<\/p>\n
Gordon arrived at St James\u2019 Park in 2023 for \u00a340 million ($54 million) from Everton, and Newcastle are reportedly confident they can sell him for a profit. The Magpies, currently 14th in the Premier League table, could demand as much as \u00a375 million ($101 million) for their leading scorer.<\/p>\n
Arsenal, Liverpool and Bayern Munich have all been linked with Gordon. Chelsea\u2019s interest comes amid criticism of their transfer strategy and comments from co-owner Behdad Eghbali that the club may shift toward signing more \u201cready-made\u201d stars. A reported transfer for Gordon would address Chelsea\u2019s stock of wide players and a particular need down the left, but the club\u2019s pursuit is said to be conditional on Champions League qualification.<\/p>\n
Qualification appears unlikely at present, although a sixth-place finish would qualify in the event Aston Villa win the Europa League. There was scepticism when Newcastle invested heavily to sign Gordon three years ago, and there is surprise at the level of interest now.<\/p>\n
Gordon produced 21 Premier League goal contributions in his first full season at St James\u2019 Park, though his domestic productivity has since declined. He scored 10 times in the Champions League this season and was among the competition\u2019s top scorers at the time of Newcastle\u2019s round of 16 exit. He can be inconsistent in front of goal, with much of his ruthlessness this calendar year saved for 45 minutes in Baku, but clubs admire his relentlessness in all phases, his willingness to penetrate behind defenses and the work he does out of possession.<\/p>\n
England manager Thomas Tuchel has previously been effusive in his praise: \u201cHe [Gordon] is a direct player, I think this is his biggest strength, to go direct and go again and again,\u201d the German said last October (via FanSided ).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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