Liverpool has decided not to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle as part of a player exchange deal involving Jarell Quansah moving to St James’ Park. Despite admiring Gordon, Liverpool ultimately decided not to pursue the deal for several reasons.
One reason is that they value Quansah highly as an established first-team player and a potential future England international. Additionally, the club felt they had adequate depth in Gordon’s position on the left wing, with players like Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, Cody Gakpo, and Darwin Nunez available.
Gordon, who joined England at Euro 2024, had a successful season with 11 goals and 10 assists in the Premier League after his £45m move in January 2023. Newcastle’s interest in Quansah highlights their need to sell players before the deadline and their desire to strengthen their defense following injuries to key players like Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles.
Overall, Liverpool’s decision not to pursue the exchange deal with Newcastle underscores their commitment to retaining key players and maintaining a strong squad for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, Newcastle is actively looking to make changes to their squad before the deadline to ensure compliance with financial regulations and improve their performance on the field.