Anthony Gordon has told Liverpool why they should complete their £100m transfer with a ‘nightmare’ comment.

Reported Liverpool transfer target Anthony Gordon has outlined why Liverpool should follow up on their reported interest in him this summer.

Reports last month claimed Gordon was “close to the top” of potential targets for the Reds. It has also been said, however, that Newcastle could be looking for a fee of close to £100m if they want to sell him this summer, despite concerns over the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability (PSR) rules.

The winger scored 11 goals and provided a further 10 assists in the Premier League for the Magpies last season. His form has seen him called up to the England squad by Gareth Southgate for Euro 2024.

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He made his first competitive appearance as a late substitute in the 0-0 draw with Slovenia on Tuesday night. It came after calls were made for the winger to be used more due to his speed and ability to take on players.

Speaking ahead of the round of 16 match against Slovakia, Gordon himself has now outlined what he will bring to the national team if he plays in Sunday’s game. And it’s comments that Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes could pay close attention to.

“I’m here now and I want to go on and establish myself in the team as someone the manager can’t let go of,” he told a news conference in England. “I’m not there yet and I have so much to do to get there.

“My main strengths are that I’m very direct, obviously I’m quick. I know I’m a nightmare for anyone I play against.

“I’m positive. Every time I get the ball, I always want to make something happen. I’m not a very confident player, I always go for it. I always try to put people on the back foot.

“With the players we have – like H (Harry Kane), who likes to drop deep – I think I add another element to the team.”

The Gordon links come amid speculation over the future of Luis Diaz, who has been linked with a move to Barcelona this summer. Paris Saint Germain have also been credited with an interest as they look for a replacement for Kylian Mbappe.

If big money comes, Liverpool will leave a decision to be made. But Gordon could come in as a perfect replacement for the Colombian.

The ability to take on players and bring positivity to the team is something that will only be good news for Arne Slot as he looks to build his squad ahead of the new season. And the winger’s determination to become an “unthinkable” will surely be music to the new Liverpool manager’s ears if Gordon turns up at Anfield this summer.

England fans will be hoping that Gordon gets the chance to prove his comments right in the coming games and it may be something Liverpool are keeping a close eye on.