Liverpool remain interested in Anthony Gordon with PSG circling too
Liverpool remain interested in signing Anthony Gordon this summer despite talks over a deal for the Newcastle winger breaking down this week.
Newcastle, who have also received enquires from Chelsea about the Sweden striker Alexander Isak, have considerations around the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability regulations to take into account this summer.
They did not dismiss an approach from Liverpool over Gordon, who is also thought to be on Paris St-Germain’s shortlist. There were discussions over the Liverpool defender, Jarell Quansah being part of the deal.
While talks over the England international did not lead to an offer, it is understood that is still a chance of Liverpool moving for Gordon this weekend.
There has already been plenty of activity before the Premier League’s accounting deadline on Sunday. Rival clubs believe that Newcastle want to raise funds.
There will be alarm on Tyneside at suggestions that Newcastle are open to selling their star players. Gordon, who is representing England at Euro 2024, has been a major success since joining from Everton for £45m in January 2023. His value is likely to have significantly grown in the past 18 months.
Newcastle want to keep the Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães, who has been linked with Arsenal and Manchester City, and their asking price of over £100m for Isak is likely to be too high for Chelsea.
The Sweden striker is an ambitious target for Chelsea as they look to bring in a new forward.
Hopes that Isak will move to Stamford Bridge are not high but the west Londoners have looked at capitalising on Newcastle’s situation.
Chelsea, who have completed the signing of the Aston Villa forward Omari Kellyman, could look to offer players in exchange for Isak.
Meanwhile, West Ham have approached Metz about signing the Georgia striker Georges Mikautadze. The attacker has helped his country reach the last 16 of the Euros by scoring three goals in three games.
West Ham, who have also targeted Lille’s Jonathan David, have not had a bid accepted by Metz. The London Stadium club are monitoring the Lyon defender Jake O’Brien.
Guardian
