Eddie Howe sends clear message to Anthony Gordon amid transfer speculation

Eddie Howe sends clear message to Anthony Gordon amid transfer speculation

Eddie Howe insists he will only select players fully committed to Newcastle United as speculation continues over Anthony Gordon’s future.

Reports have linked the England international with a possible summer move, with Bayern Munich and Arsenal among the clubs mentioned. Howe, however, stressed his stance applies to every player in the squad: "I discuss things with players all the time. I don't necessarily address transfer speculation unless it gets to the point that I feel I have to.

"After I had the chat with Sandro [Tonali], the biggest thing I look for is the commitment to training. That will be the same with Anthony [Gordon] and every player.

"I won't play a player if I don't think they are 100% committed to the club and its future. I have to do what I think is right for the team.

"Players who are high-profile like they are here, they're in the news all the time for loads of different reasons. You have to adapt to it and try to play to your best level with the noise around you. I don't think any player can use that as an excuse towards performances."

Newcastle head into the weekend in 14th place following defeats to and , and Howe admitted the squad are determined to rediscover momentum.