Anthony Gordon’s staggering wage increase at Newcastle United revealed - six-year deal imminent
Anthony Gordon will reportedly earn a mind-blowing £140,000 per week when he pens his fresh Newcastle United contract.
Various sources claim the 23-year-old is on the brink of putting pen to paper on a six-year extension. The deal will see Gordon commit his future to St James’ Park until 2030 - with no release clause as part of the deal.
Speculation over the summer linked Gordon with a potential move to boyhood club Liverpool. The Daily Mail claimed Toon chiefs considered selling the winger as a “nuclear” option while trying to scramble over the FFP/PSR deadline.
But that talk will now subside once Gordon confirms his status as one of Newcastle’s top earners. Football Insider claim the former Everton man will rake in a staggering £140,000 per week.
Only Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton are understood to be earning marginally better deals on Tyneside, with Alexander Isak the next big hitter eyeing a pay rise. Gordon opened up about his decision to stay at Newcastle following the 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
“I don’t need any persuading to stay here,” he said. “I’ve been excited to sign the contract for a long time. It shows my commitment to the club, which has never been in question.
(It was an) amazing day. (They are the) best fans in the country and they carry us through games like that! Eddie just said in the dressing room he got a Newcastle United display there.
Gordon made his 75th appearance for Newcastle on Saturday - being tasked with leading the line in Isak’s absence. A poor start to the season is now behind him, with Howe likely to unleash Gordon up front again when he faces his former club next weekend.