Liverpool target £45m Newcastle United star after agreeing Florian Wirtz deal

Liverpool are looking to reignite their interest in Anthony Gordon (PA Wire)

Liverpool are considering a move for Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, according to reports.

The Premier League champions are finally set to complete their deal to sign Florian Wirtz after agreeing a £116 million deal with Bayer Leverkusen this week.

However, The Sun reports that Liverpool are planning for further signings and are weighing up whether to revive a move for Gordon.

Arne Slot’s side attempted to sign the England international from Newcastle last summer but were unable to reach an agreement.

Gordon, who joined Newcastle in a £45m deal from Everton in January 2023, scored six goals and registered five assists in the Premier League this season.

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Liverpool are close to finalising their £116m deal to sign Florian Wirtz (Getty)

The 24-year-old could be viewed as a possible replacement for Luis Diaz, who is Barcelona’s top target to strengthen their attack.

When asked about his links with a move to Liverpool last summer, Gordon made it clear that he was happy at Newcastle.

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‘There’s been a lot of talk this year about my future, where I’m going, where I want to go, without anyone actually asking me,’ Gordon said in December.

‘Just leave me to play football. I just want to be happy, play football and I love it here. I’ve said it plenty of times.

‘I think with the speculation, people assume that it’s correct, but you’ve never heard from me once that I’m unhappy at his place. I love everyone here, I love playing football here, and that was all that was.

‘It took me away from enjoying my football this year and I think that is where the inconsistency has come from because I’ve got caught in that a little bit. But I just want to play football, especially for Newcastle.’

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