Arsenal 'express interest' in signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United
Arsenal have expressed interest in signing Newcastle United Winger Anthony Gordon as Mikel Arteta Desperately trying to sign a striker on the last day of the deadline, according to the Daily Mail.
The England international had been linked with a possible transfer to Liverpool At the beginning of the summer, following the arrival of Federico Chiesa from Juventus, the Reds seem to have cooled their interest in the 23-year-old.
Gordon continues to attract interest, with the Daily Mail saying Arsenal are now interested in signing the winger and sporting director Edu is believed to be a big admirer of the player.
However, a potential move for Gordon is unlikely to happen on the final day of the deadline as Newcastle would be reluctant to lose such an important player so late. transfer window.
The report therefore suggests that Arsenal could be interested in Gordon again next summer, but they could still face a battle to lure him to north London as the attacker is reportedly based in the north-east.
He Daily Mail He added that the Magpies have also begun talks with Gordon over a new, improved contract after a spectacular first season at the club.
Arsenal planning Gordon signing
Newcastle considered selling Gordon to comply with PSR rules during their talks with Liverpool at the end of June. The deal failed to materialise and it now appears Arsenal are showing a strong interest in the winger.
Gordon's contract with the Magpies will run until the summer of 2026 with a transfer value of €60m (£50m). Transfer market.
With just hours to go before the end of the summer window, a deal to sign Gordon is highly unlikely to be agreed today unless Arsenal come up with an offer too good to refuse.
The Gunners will most likely have to wait until next summer if they want to formalise their interest in the English striker. It remains to be seen whether Arteta secures his fourth signing of the summer with the attacker he desires.
Arsenal recently confirmed the signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad, following the earlier acquisitions of Riccardo Calafiori and David Raya on permanent deals from Bologna and Brentford respectively.
