Liverpool given Anthony Gordon hope as Newcastle United told move will happen

Chris Sutton believes Anthony Gordon should stay at Newcastle United because a move to Liverpool will come later in his career.

Reports linking the 23-year-old with a Merseyside return emerged at the end of June. Toon chiefs were scrambling to raise funds before the FFP/PSR deadline - or risk a points deduction later in the season.

Yankuba Minteh and Elliot Anderson ultimately left but Gordon was considered as a potential “nuclear” option. As it happened, the winger stayed at St James’ Park but the Liverpool speculation has not gone away.

Club CEO Darren Eales reassured fans last month that Gordon will stay on Tyneside. Speaking to The Mirror, former Premier League striker Sutton called that a wise decision - although he suggested Gordon might move in future.

“I heard these Anthony Gordon rumours a few months ago and was left scratching my head a little bit,” he said. “First and foremost, I don’t know how Newcastle fans would feel about selling the player.

“The way Gordon was at Everton, I wasn’t the only person who questioned whether he had the right temperament. But in fairness to him, he’s gone to Newcastle to work under Eddie Howe, and he’s knuckled down. Last season he was brilliant and performed really well. He produced his best form.

“If I was him, I wouldn’t be in a rush to leave Howe and Newcastle. The fans there really took to him - he felt the love from the Geordies. He seemed to have a really good relationship with the manager too, which is key.

“The Liverpool move is attractive and will come one day. But staying at Newcastle is the sensible option.”