Liverpool’s summer plans are accelerating, and one name keeps surfacing with increasing volume: Anthony Gordon. Reports suggest the Anfield hierarchy are preparing a massive bid, figures ranging from €90 million to well over £100 million, to test Newcastle’s resolve. It would not just be a transfer. It would be a statement.
The timing is not accidental. Liverpool’s wide areas have lacked spark this season. Mohamed Salah has struggled for consistent output, Cody Gakpo has been in and out of rhythm, and Arne Slot’s system depends heavily on aggressive, vertical wingers who can stretch defences and trigger the press. The current balance has looked predictable.
Gordon, meanwhile, has exploded on the European stage. His four goal demolition of Qarabag in the Champions League sent scouts scrambling. Pace, direct running, relentless pressing and end product. It was exactly the profile Liverpool have been missing at key moments this season.
There is also the emotional subplot. Gordon grew up supporting Liverpool. Despite his Everton past, the idea of a Merseyside return adds fuel to the narrative. But sentiment does not close deals. Newcastle are financially stable, competitive, and under no pressure to sell. Their reported valuation reflects the inflated Premier League market, not nostalgia.
From a tactical perspective, the fit makes sense. Slot demands high intensity pressing, rapid transitions and wide players who attack space without hesitation. Gordon’s engine and aggression align with that blueprint. If Salah’s future remains uncertain, Liverpool will need a winger capable of carrying responsibility at Anfield rather than hiding from it.
The financial question, however, is significant. Liverpool already invested heavily in recent windows. Spending close to £90 million or more on Gordon would require absolute conviction that he is not a rotation option but a transformational starter. His Champions League numbers shine, but his domestic consistency still raises debate.
Newcastle’s stance will be firm. They view Gordon as a core asset, entering his prime, internationally recognised and tactically crucial. Any negotiation would likely become one of the summer’s biggest sagas.
Ultimately, this is not about romance. It is about evolution. Liverpool must inject speed and unpredictability back into their attack if they want to compete for titles again. Whether Gordon is the final piece or simply one name in a wider shortlist will become clear soon. But if the bid materialises, it signals one thing: Liverpool are ready to reshape their front line with intent, not caution.
