Fabrizio Romano has revealed what can reignite the transfer of Anthony Gordon to Liverpool after a cash-plus-player proposal was rejected, though a different Newcastle deal is reportedly far likelier.
Newcastle are racing to raise funds through a player sale before June 30 to ensure they don’t fall foul of PSR rules. News emerged earlier on Saturday of the Magpies offering the speedy winger to Liverool.
Liverpool seemingly won’t struggle to agree personal terms with the winger, though forging a deal with Newcastle is another matter entirely.
Anthony Gordon gives Liverpool encouragement
“Let me tell you that the interest of Liverpool in Anthony Gordon is absolutely genuine,” said Romano.
“We had rumours on several clubs for Gordon, I’m told that Paris Saint Germain were offered the possibility to go for him but at the moment they have different targets in that position.
“Liverpool really considered that possibility,” Romano continued. “They had discussions with Newcastle about Anthony Gordon.
“At the moment there is still no agreement on the value of the player, on how much Newcastle would require but for sure the interest is genuine and what I’m hearing is that the player would be open to a move to Liverpool. So, it really depends on the clubs.”
A subsequent update on X revealed one way in which Gordon could secure a move to Liverpool is if Newcastle lower their asking price.
How big of a reduction would be required to prompt Liverpool to act isn’t yet clear. As Romano mentioned, it’s also not yet clear at what price point Newcastle value Gordon, though it stands to reason they have let Liverpool know in their discussions.
