Arsenal are reportedly the new frontrunners to sign Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon in the summer, with manager Mikel Arteta said to be a long-standing admirer of the player. The club seemingly wishes to bolster its left-wing department, which could cast Gabriel Martinelli's future into doubt. However, it remains unknown whether Arsenal will actually make a formal bid for Gordon this summer or if Martinelli will leave if Gordon is signed.
Liverpool and Manchester United are also reportedly interested in signing Gordon, adding competition for his signature. Newcastle were unwilling to allow Gordon to depart for less than £100 million in 2024, and he has two years left on his contract with the club. The exact fee Newcastle would accept to sell Gordon is unclear, and it is uncertain how serious Liverpool and Manchester United's interest is.
About me? I haven't seen them. What are they saying?
According to Daily Mirror - Football, Anthony Gordon rejected speculation of a transfer last week and maintains he is content at Newcastle. He also described focusing on the present to avoid underperformance. Whether Gordon's public denial is genuine or a negotiating tactic is not confirmed.
Meanwhile, Gabriel Martinelli has only registered three Premier League goal contributions so far this campaign, highlighting his current struggles.
It's the same old, same old. I think they just pick names out of a hat. They do (names out of the hat). I haven't heard anything; they might want to tell me before they tell you (the media).
I am focused on me and focused on the team, I am focused on right now. You look too far in the future and you start to underperform. And believe me I have done that [before] and I am not going to do that now.