'Agreement done' - Anthony Gordon contract U-turn as length of new Newcastle United deal revealed
Anthony Gordon looks set to sign a fresh Newcastle United contract until 2030, according to reports.
Toon chiefs are understood to be keen on tying the former Everton man down on a long-term deal. Gordon was the club’s Player of the Year last season, becoming one of Eddie Howe’s star assets alongside Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak.
An impressive 23 goal contributions earned the winger a maiden England call-up and got him on the plane to Euro 2024. However, just four minutes of action in Germany dampened Gordon’s tournament - and he has not looked the same player since.
The 23-year-old, barring the first half against Wolverhampton Wanderers, has failed to impress in any of Newcastle’s five Premier League games this season. A section of fans have questioned his body language, with Harvey Barnes pushing to start ahead of him on the left.
Various sources claimed Liverpool were looking to take advantage of Newcastle’s dire FFP/PSR situation earlier this year by signing Gordon. Offloading the winger was considered a “nuclear” option but the Magpies sold Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh to crawl over the June 30 deadline.
This reportedly unsettled Gordon and supporters have coupled this with his recent on-field emotion. The Telegraph previously claimed he is unhappy with Newcastle’s latest contract offer.
Despite signing less than two years ago, the winger has just over 18 months left on his current deal. There were suggestions last week that United were prepared to make him the club’s highest-paid player - with figures worth around £170,000 per week.
The piece also listed Toon talisman Isak as someone the St James’ Park hierarchy want to tie down. However, The Daily Mail now report that “significant progress” has been made between the two parties.
Gordon is said to be keen on staying and rediscovering the form that earned him an England call last season. Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano has elaborated further, suggesting Gordon will pen a five-year extension until 2030.
“Agreement done between Newcastle and Anthony Gordon,” he tweeted. “New contract set to be signed soon! Understand it will be valid until June 2030.
“(A) five-year contract after the club rejected several approaches. Gordon will be in line with Newcastle’s highest earners with (the) new contract ready.”