Liverpool have emerged as frontrunners in the race for Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon amid growing speculation that Mohamed Salah could depart for Saudi Arabia. The Reds are reportedly ahead of Arsenal and Manchester City for the £95m-rated winger. According to Football365.com.
Liverpool Target Gordon as Salah’s Saudi Exit Becomes Reality
Caught Offside reports that Liverpool are the early frontrunners for Anthony Gordon ahead of Arsenal and Manchester City. Sources suggest the Merseyside club’s advantage stems from Gordon’s personal connections and their sustained interest in the £95m-rated Newcastle winger over recent transfer windows.
Gordon’s Liverpool roots provide a significant factor in the potential transfer pursuit. “He grew up there, and his family are Liverpool fans despite him previously being at Everton,” one source explained to the outlet, highlighting the personal appeal of a move to Anfield for the England international.
The financial demands surrounding any potential deal remain substantial, with Newcastle expected to drive a hard bargain. Sources indicate the Magpies “wouldn’t even consider entering into talks unless they can receive something in the region of £85m, possibly even as high as £95m” for their prized asset.
Meanwhile, journalist Graeme Bailey reports that a “bombshell has dropped” regarding Mohamed Salah, with Liverpool “in danger of losing” the Egyptian at season’s end. Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr are both pursuing the forward, with the Saudi Pro League wanting any deal completed early in the summer window.
Despite public assurances about Salah’s future, sources suggest Liverpool are privately preparing for his departure and actively scouting replacements. The timing could align perfectly with their pursuit of Gordon, who came close to joining during the 2024 summer transfer window before the move ultimately collapsed.
