Anthony Gordon contract bombshell as Newcastle United must ‘cash in’ - on one condition
Liverpool were reportedly interested in Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon over the summer
Chris Waddle has urged Newcastle United chiefs to make Anthony Gordon’s contract situation a top priority - or cash in next summer.
Liverpool were reportedly sniffing around the 23-year-old over the summer. The Daily Mail also claimed the Magpies were ready to sell Gordon to comply with FFP/PSR regulations.
A late scramble before the June 30 deadline saw Yankuba Minteh and Elliot Anderson sold for a combined £68million but Gordon was considered as a “nuclear” option. Various sources claim this turned the winger’s head, with Liverpool his boyhood club despite representing Everton.
Less than two years remaining on his contract should concern Newcastle given the quoted £100million valuation in the summer. Speaking to Casino Apps, Toon legend Waddle insisted tying Gordon down must be a No.1 concern for Paul Mitchell.
“Everyone knows that Gordon has two years left on his contract,” he said. “He’s a player that a lot of clubs like, and I can see why. Do Newcastle need to keep him? Absolutely. For me, Anthony Gordon is the future of the club and someone that you want to build around.
“The club should be looking to nail him down to a new deal as quickly as possible. Newcastle can be cute here and test the water, but they have to make the player feel wanted and feel him out a bit. Once you get around the table with a player or his people, you can get a good indication of where they’re heads are at.
“If Gordon doesn’t want to commit, then Newcastle have to cash in on him at the end of the season. His future is a big deal to resolve for the club. Normally clubs don't let big players get into the last 18 months, so it’s got to be on the top of Paul Mitchell’s to-do list. He's young and he’s getting better all the time. He’s in the England team. They need to tie him down.”