The Magpies boss has confirmed that transfer talks took place between the two clubs last month, but he is adamant that Gordon's head has not been turned by the prospect of a move to Anfield.
Newcastle were forced to explore player sales in order to comply with Premier League profitability and sustainability regulations before the June 30 deadline.
It's understood that Liverpool rejected an offer from the Tyneside outfit that would have seen young defender Jarell Quansah head in the opposite direction as part of a deal for Gordon.
The 23-year-old, who came through the youth ranks at Everton before joining Newcastle, is a lifelong Liverpool fan having spent time in the Reds' academy as a youngster.
This has inevitably led to speculation that Gordon may have been tempted by the chance to fulfill his dream of playing for the Merseyside giants.
The Premier League star remains a transfer target for Liverpool after his stellar performances last season, where he found the back of the net 11 times and provided 10 assists in the Premier League.
However, Newcastle boss Howe has made it crystal clear that he has no intention of letting Gordon slip through his fingers, insisting that the player remains an integral part of the club's plans.
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The Newcastle manager has also emphasized that the club fought tooth and nail to retain their prized asset. As Gordon enjoys a well-deserved break following his international duty, Howe is confident that the player will return to St. James' Park with his mind firmly focused on the task at hand.
Howe said: "I'd welcome Anthony back with three arms if I had them. He’s an integral part of what we’re doing.
"We’ve had no conversations over the summer where it has been fractious or negative. He’s always been the Anthony Gordon who has given absolutely everything to Newcastle and I want to make that clear to all our supporters.
"Anthony needs a bit of a break but by the time he comes back, he’ll be ready to go. He’s such an important player for us. We didn’t want to lose anybody.
"Why would we want to lose our best players? We fought really hard to make the right decisions but in those last few weeks it was very, very difficult."
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