Newcastle United are set to make Anthony Gordon available for transfer this summer, according to X’s reliable sources.
The decision marks a major change in the club’s long-term plans, with executives reportedly aiming to improve their attacking ability, particularly goals and assists, ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Gordon’s 2025/26 season was a tale of two competitions. Domestically, the 24-year-old has struggled to repeat the impressive form he showed the previous year.
He has scored just two goals and provided one assist in 17 Premier League appearances, falling short of what would be expected of him as a front-line attacker for an ambitious team.
Anthony Gordon is struggling in the Premier League
This underperformance has been paralleled by Newcastle’s inconsistent domestic performance, with the Magpies currently sitting eighth in the Premier League and falling short of their European ambitions.
But in Europe, Gordon was an eye-opener. In the group stages of the UEFA Champions League, the England international established himself as Newcastle’s standout performer on the continent, scoring five goals and providing one assist in just six games.
Some of Gordon’s inconsistency can be traced back to the summer of 2025. During a pre-season friendly against Atlético Madrid, he suffered a serious ankle injury that forced him off the pitch and interrupted his preparations.
Although he was fit for the start of the season, the lack of a proper, uninterrupted build-up seemed to have affected his rhythm and confidence in Premier League matches.
Despite his Champions League heroics, Newcastle’s leaders now believe Gordon may not be the long-term answer to the attacking evolution they are aiming for.
The club would like more reliable G/A contributions from a wide range of areas, with the ambition to challenge consistently, especially at the top end.
Newcastle United star will have multiple suitors
If Newcastle were to officially put him on the market, there would be no shortage of interest.
Liverpool have been monitoring Gordon for years and the winger has strong links with the city and has previously attracted praise from Anfield scouts.
Arsenal have been linked in recent matches, with Mikel Arteta praising his speed, pressing ability and threat in transition.
Given Gordon’s age profile, born-again status and track record in Europe, Newcastle are expected to demand a hefty transfer fee.
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