Eddie Howe distances himself from Anthony Gordon transfer talks but insists winger is 100% committed to Newcastle

Eddie Howe distances himself from Anthony Gordon transfer talks but insists winger is 100% committed to Newcastle

Eddie Howe has said he is not involved in rumoured talks surrounding Anthony Gordon's future at Newcastle United.

Gordon is understood to be keen to explore his options this summer withBayern Munich preparing to table an offer. Arsenal and Liverpool have also been linked with the England international, who is open to a transfer.

Newcastle are willing to listen to offers, with the Magpies requiring the sale of at least one leading asset.

Speaking to the media on Friday, Howe refused to comment on speculation surrounding Gordon, but insisted the 25-year-old is 100% committed.

"No, none. That's not something I'm involved in," he said at his pre-match press conference.

Howe has previously said that he will not play players who he doesn't feel are 100% committed to the club. However, he said those comments were not directed at Gordon and reiterated his belief that the winger is focused on Newcastle for thePremier League run-in.

"I always do what's right for the team and best for the football club.

"Those comments weren't related to Anthony Gordon, they were general and I like to think I've been consistent with that in my time as manager here and that's not going to change now.