Eddie Howe confirmed that Anthony Gordon is committed to Newcastle despite ongoing talks with Bayern Munich. Speculation about Gordon's future includes interest from Arsenal, Barcelona, and Liverpool.
Howe insists Gordon âcommittedâ to Newcastle amid Bayern talks
Eddie Howe dodged questions about reports that Bayern Munich are in talks to sign Anthony Gordon, but insisted the player is âcommittedâ to the club.
There has been increasing speculation over the wingerâs future in recent weeks, with Arsenal, Barcelona and Liverpool also linked with a move for him.
Bayern appear to be the frontrunners to land the England international in the summer transfer window as reports claimed they had opened talks with the Magpies this week.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of Sundayâs trip to Nottingham Forest, Howe refused to comment on the situation. âNo, none. That is not something Iâm involved in,â he said.
The Newcastle boss had previously stated that only players who are â100 per centâ committed to the club would play. Gordon missed the defeats to Bournemouth and Arsenal with a hip flexor injury and was an unused substitute in the win over last weekend.
Eddie Howe stated that Anthony Gordon is 'committed' to Newcastle amid transfer talks.
Anthony Gordon has been linked with Arsenal, Barcelona, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich.
Yes, reports indicate that Bayern Munich have opened talks with Newcastle to sign Anthony Gordon.
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âThose comments werenât related to Anthony Gordon, they were general and I like to think Iâve been consistent with that in my time as manager here and thatâs not going to change now.â
Asked if the 25-year-old, who has a contract until 2030, is fully committed to Newcastle, Howe responded: âYeah, he wouldnât be in the squad if that wasnât the case.
âAs I said many times, I donât judge that on communications elsewhere, I do that with my relationship with the player and how I see them train.
âI will do what is right for the team and best for the football club.
âI think itâs difficult for me to comment too much on individual players and timescales and all that stuff because thatâs going into an area that isnât really my forte, so Iâll leave that to other people.
âAll I am looking to do is trying to finish this season with this squad in a really strong way and for the players be committed to what theyâre doing right here, right now. There is no point looking too far into the future.
âThe summer transfer window is difficult to predict on any level. We have three big games to play and we need to focus on them.â