The Salah decision, the departure of Diaz, the Gakpo dilemma – Liverpool’s new-look attack with Anthony Gordon

Many laughed and scored points with their Everton counterparts when Anthony Gordon declared his admiration for Liverpool’s famous stadium. But few would have expected a few months later that the Reds would be offered the Blues academy graduate.

The Magpies have offered the 23-year-old to the Reds, who are admirers of the Everton academy product, in a ploy to balance their books ahead of the accounting deadline on Sunday (June 30). In the end, it was over before it started after Liverpool refused to include academy graduate Jarell Quansah in the deal. As it happens, Eddie Howe’s side are close to pocketing £33m from the sale of Yankuba Minteh as they look to complete a medical ahead of a move to Brighton & Hove Albion.

The news emerged throughout the day on Saturday as tension reached dizzying new heights over the finances at St James’ Park. However, there have been suggestions that the sale of the Gambian international may not be enough to push Newcastle out of the danger zone and a possible Premier League ban next season.

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From Liverpool’s perspective, Gordon is an interesting player and one who has proven to be a headache for the Reds’ defenders in the past. During his time at Everton and more recently at the North East club, he was a tough customer – he scored for the Magpies in August but was on the losing side after Darwin Nunez’s heroics.

Gordon has enjoyed a steady rise since stepping on his Premier League debut at Stanley Park under 18-year-old Carlo Ancelotti at Everton. His move to Newcastle has catapulted him to new heights within England as well, this week Gordon wowed many with his performance against Slovenia, but also with his manner in press conferences, appealing to fans during a divisive period for the Three Lions.

At Anfield, it could be a case of finding a way for Gordon to fit into the team. However, it’s a new day for Liverpool under head coach Arne Slot. Luis Diaz has faced speculation over his future on Merseyside following reported interest from Barcelona, ​​added to the fact that his father Diaz Sr has openly discussed the Colombian’s affection for the Catalan club, a possible exit often considered cannot be ruled out. .

Another burning question is could Liverpool move Cody Gakpo to the left? The Dutchman has proven his worth and shown his quality in the position on the international stage with Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands and Slot will no doubt see his native country fighting for success this summer. Jurgen Klopp has often opted against handing him around after picking the former PSV Eindhoven captain as Roberto Firmino’s successor.

Meanwhile, Darwin Nunez also entered that channel on occasions during his two seasons at Anfield. On the other hand, signing Gordon would be not only interesting, but exciting. The 23-year-old exudes a confidence not seen in the modern game and fans have begun to dream of the prospect of a lifelong Liverpool fan donning the famous red once again, although in Gordon’s case he will join to the group of players to pass. both sides of Stanley Park.

Salah remains a stalwart on the right side of Liverpool’s attack, but Gordon has played 46 games in the position, scoring eight and providing five assists. Last season’s injury problems for the Egyptian proved he is not invincible and at times absence or loss of form proved detrimental for the Reds – with that they lacked a suitable replacement. The winger’s versatility is a positive addition to his qualities.

Slot said Liverpool will not stray from the high-pressure football fans have become accustomed to over the past nine years. There will be changes and some combination that Feyenoord’s title-winning manager will bring, but there could very well be a switch to a 4-2-3-1 in the future at Anfield or even stick with the traditional three.

A move for Gordon would be another nod to the future, even though the Liverpudlian has already made 116 top-flight appearances, but could see different partnerships including; Gordon-Nunez-Salah, Gordon-Jota-Salah or Gordon-Mac Allister-Salah in the attacking trio of a 4-2-3-1.

Not since Abel Xavier in 2002 have a former Everton player traded blue for red, but ultimately, if Newcastle can’t budge on their valuation, the wait looks set to continue.