Anthony Gordon: Man United target makes decision on Newcastle future

A blockbuster raid for Aston Villa wizard Morgan Rogers has also been floated, with the 23-year-old Halesowen native believed to be ready to leave the Birmingham side this summer. The Villans are reluctant to let their prized attacker leave but would consider big-money offers if the player signals his intent to accept them.

However, Gordon is another Premier League-proven winger on United’s radar, with the 25-year-old’s versatility across the frontline of particular interest at Old Trafford. But unlike the other three targets, the Newcastle United star is now actively pushing to leave ahead of a blockbuster summer transfer to one of Europe’s biggest clubs, according to The Telegraph.

Gordon Wants Out

“Anthony Gordon is keen to explore his options to leave Newcastle United in the summer as he looks to follow Alexander Isak out of the club,” the report states.

“Newcastle have not been told by Gordon that he wants to leave, but the feeling inside St James’ Park is that the winger will seek a move in the summer and the club are aware of potential interest from England and Europe. As a result, the Newcastle hierarchy is braced for bids to come early in the summer as the player is keen to get his future sorted before the World Cup.”

The England international is set to play an important role for the Three Lions in North America as he jostles with United loanee Marcus Rashford for Thomas Tuchel’s nod on the left wing.

United are joined by Premier League rivals Arsenal and Liverpool in the hunt, while Bayern Munich are understood to have identified Gordon as a key target.

Reports in Germany suggested Newcastle United would entertain bids in the region of £50–55 million, but this has been rubbished on Tyneside. Instead, the Magpies are likely to demand a fee that “exceeds £80 million” to sanction an exit.

There is quiet acceptance at St James’ Park that Gordon’s form – only three goals from open play in the Premier League since the start of 2025 – has dipped domestically. However, the former Everton star was red-hot in Newcastle United’s European campaign, racking up 10 goals in 12 games, bettered only by Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé.

Final Thoughts

Gordon’s conflicting form is a difficult one to break down, as Newcastle United largely played better as a team in the Champions League this season compared to a streak of dismal performances in England. Naturally, a forward’s potency will reflect the quality of the play behind them.

But the Liverpudlian, who is understood to have been desperate to join Arne Slot’s side two years ago, is a winger who operates best in transition, free to utilise his potent pairing of speed and strength to exploit large spaces. In Europe, this platform is more readily available than in the increasingly physical Premier League, where low blocks and set-pieces reign supreme.

It’s this exact defensive set-up that United have consistently struggled to break down, however. Adding another attacker who is unlikely to improve this weakness would be an unwise move for the Red Devils, particularly if it requires a mammoth fee to bring him to Old Trafford in the process.

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