Liverpool Is Considering An Unexpected Move For A Former Everton Player.
Reports suggest that Liverpool is contemplating the prospect of signing a former Everton player during the upcoming summer transfer window. As Jurgen Klopp is on the verge of departing his managerial role, the Premier League giants are gearing up for a period of transition.
While an official announcement is pending, it is widely anticipated that Feyenoord manager Arne Slot will step into Klopp’s shoes at Anfield. With Liverpool falling behind in the title race and a new recruitment team in place, fans can anticipate significant player arrivals and departures when the transfer market reopens in June.
Initially, the club must address the contract situations of key players such as Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, both approaching the final years of their current deals.
For Liverpool, it is crucial to maximize their financial gains rather than risk losing a valuable asset on a free transfer if either player decides to pursue new opportunities.
Is there a potential replacement for Salah? If Liverpool decides to offload the esteemed attacker Salah this summer, they could potentially raise over £100m, which would need to be reinvested in the attacking department.
As per the Daily Star, Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon’s name has surprisingly emerged on the club’s shortlist.
Gordon, who was released by Liverpool at the age of 11 and subsequently joined Everton’s academy setup, has emerged as one of their most successful homegrown talents in history.
In January 2023, Everton managed to secure a transfer fee for Gordon, which could potentially rise to £45m, upon his move to Newcastle United. The 23-year-old’s reputation has only soared during his time at Tyneside.
The English player has contributed 10 goals and 10 assists from 34 appearances in the Premier League during the 2023-24 season, positioning himself as a potential candidate for inclusion in the Euro 2024 squad.
Is a return to Liverpool feasible? According to the report, Gordon is prominently featured on Liverpool’s list of potential signings for the 2024-25 season, especially if they acquire funds from selling Salah.
However, Newcastle is reportedly in a position where they need to make a significant sale to proceed with their own transfer plans.
Despite the potential financial gain and adherence to the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability regulations, the Newcastle hierarchy allegedly has no intention of selling Gordon.
Newcastle would purportedly consider offers from Liverpool only if they approach the £100m mark, although such an amount seems improbable at this juncture.
