Liverpool has reportedly held talks with Newcastle over a potential move for England international Anthony Gordon.
Gordon, who joined the Magpies in January 2023 from Everton, produced an unbelievable campaign last term, winning Newcastle’s player of the season award. He also earned himself a senior international call-up and a spot in Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad.
The deal the two clubs had discussed would have seen Gordon and Reds defender Jarell Quansah swap clubs. Newcastle are facing PSR issues, which could force them to sell one of their best players.
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While the deal fell through due to Liverpool refusing to entertain any deal involving Quansah heading to Tyneside, reports have claimed there is a small chance it could be re-ignited.
And with that in mind, Liverpool.com has taken a look at players who could be involved in any swap deal for Gordon, should talks recommence.
Joe Gomez
If Liverpool is unwilling to part with Quansah in a deal for Gordon, then perhaps the Magpies would be interested in another Reds defender in the form of Joe Gomez .
Newcastle has already signed a defender this summer with the addition of Lloyd Kelly from Bournemouth and were thought to be close to bringing in Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham, before he opted to join Chelsea instead.
So, it would seem reasonable that they may consider Gomez, who can play all across the back four. With Fabian Schar set to turn 33 later this year, the Magpies are searching for a long-term replacement to partner Sven Botman at the heart of the defense.
He has struggled to nail down a regular starting spot at Anfield in recent years, often deployed at full-back rather than in his favored central role. That said, letting Gomez go would leave Liverpool without an incredibly versatile defender who would need to be replaced, potentially by more than one player given the positions he can cover.
Luis Diaz or Cody Gakpo
The reality is, if Liverpool wants to bring Gordon to Anfield, then they will likely have to shift a forward.
It seems unlikely Liverpool will move Darwin Nunez, or the versatile Diogo Jota , who can play all across the frontline. And while Mohamed Salah continues to be linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, the likelihood is he will stay at Anfield.
That leaves either Luis Diaz or Cody Gakpo , both of whom prefer to play off the left. By offering either to Newcastle in a deal for Gordon, the Magpies would essentially be able to plug the hole left by the England international.
However, for a deal to work, both sides need to agree. While it’s easy to pick and choose which player you would offer in a swap deal, that player you’re sending the other way then has to agree to terms with the other club.
Liverpool will be playing Champions League football next season and a move to Newcastle may be seen as a step down for either Gakpo or Diaz. The Colombian's future remains uncertain though amid interest from Barcelona but Arne Slot is likely to want to work with countryman Gakpo.
Harvey Elliott
It seems highly unlikely Liverpool would offer Harvey Elliot in a swap deal for Gordon. However, Newcastle have a gaping hole in the right-hand side of their attack.
It is widely expected Miguel Almiron will depart this summer. The Paraguayan nearly moved to Saudi Arabia in January only to stay on Tyneside.
With that in mind, should Newcastle let Gordon go, they would have a replacement in the form of Harvey Barnes to come in and start on the left, with Elliot then potentially slotting in nicely on the right.
Of the four players mentioned, Elliot would be the most unlikely. At 21, he should be part of Liverpool’s long-term planning. However, this is threatening to be the most unpredictable transfer window the Premier League has seen in years.
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