It’s been revealed on Saturday morning that Liverpool might’ve secured a marquee signing for Arne Slot this week, though it could’ve concerned a present Reds participant leaving the membership.
Anthony Gordon has been linked with a possible transfer to Anfield just lately, with Graeme Bailey reporting for HITC that an enquiry had been made by Merseyside chiefs for the Newcastle ahead.
Based on the Each day Mail, the Magpies had really been able to promote the 23-year-old this week as they search to keep away from breaching profitability and sustainability guidelines, just for negotiations to break down.
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The proposed deal concerned Jarell Quansah shifting to St James’ Park in change, however Liverpool didn’t wish to lose the defender, even when it meant getting within the former Everton winger.
The Reds could have proceeded with a doable mobe for Gordon if the bundle has been completely different, and it’s even claimed {that a} medical would’ve taken place in Germany amid his ongoing involvement with England at Euro 2024, though talks between the 2 golf equipment might probably be revived within the coming days.
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Though Gordon would make for an thrilling addition to Liverpool’s attacking ranks, this information comes as an early win for Richard Hughes in his tenure because the Reds’ sporting director.
The Newcastle winger loved a wonderful season which noticed him internet 12 occasions for the Magpies, nevertheless it wouldn’t have been value dropping Quansah simply to get within the 23-year-old.
The LFC academy graduate was magnificent throughout his debut marketing campaign in our first crew, a lot in order that Jurgen Klopp hailed the teen’s ‘particular’ ball-playing skills (BBC Sport), and it wasn’t accidentally that the 21-year-old performed 33 senior video games in 2023/24.
Whereas Liverpool are at the moment nicely stocked in assault even with out Gordon coming in, Slot’s centre-back depth isn’t fairly as agency, particularly contemplating the unenviable harm report of Ibrahima Konate.
Effectively completed to Hughes for placing his foot down and never immediately parting with Quansah to get the deal completed with Newcastle. It will’ve been a travesty to jettison the Warrington-born colossus in these circumstances.
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