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Newcastle were ready to sell Anthony Gordon to Liverpool this week as they strive to comply with financial rules – but talks over a move have broken down.
The Reds admire the England winger but the proposed deal – said to include defender Jarell Quansah heading in the opposite direction – was not right for them. They did not want to lose Quansah, who they see as a future England international, and also have strength in depth in wide areas.
Liverpool may have proceeded had the package been different, but they did not make an offer after discussions with the Magpies. There is a chance talks could be revived over the weekend.
Gordon is currently with England at the European Championship and, had there been progress, a medical in Leipzig was mooted. Paris Saint-Germain are also thought to admire the 23-year-old.
Newcastle need to sell before June 30 to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules – or risk a Premier League points deduction – and sources have confirmed that selling Gordon, albeit reluctantly, is one avenue that has been explored.
Anthony Gordon could have been on the move to Liverpool but talks broke down this week
The signing would have been a huge coup for Liverpool and the club’s new manager Arne Slot
The player is happy at St James’ Park and loves working under Eddie Howe, but he was aware of the talks between his current employers and his boyhood club.
Howe does not want to lose a player signed from Everton for £45million 18 months ago, but there is an acceptance the club needs to trade to meet PSR. Gordon was Newcastle’s player of the season and is hugely popular on Tyneside.
Meanwhile, Newcastle are in talks with Nottingham Forest over a potential deal for winger Anthony Elanga that could see Elliot Anderson go in the opposite direction.
The proposal is one of many Newcastle are juggling as they, and other clubs, work towards raising revenue to meet PSR guidelines by Sunday’s June 30 accounting…