Why Liverpool’s Anthony Gordon transfer talks failed after Newcastle ‘wanted the Reds player’

Liverpool have rejected a bid which could have seen Anthony Gordon make a sensational move to Anfield.

According to the Daily Mail, the Reds have been in contact with Newcastle, with the Magpies willing to sell their star player as they try to comply with the Premier League’s financial rules. However, talks are said to have broken down following a bid from the St James’ Park club.

The report claims the proposed deal would have seen Jarell Quansah move in the opposite direction. However, Liverpool decided it wasn’t right for them.

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While the Reds are said to admire Gordon, they do not want to lose Quansah, who is seen as a future England international after earning his first senior international call-up ahead of Euro 2024. The defender has enjoyed a breakout season at Anfield in 2023. /24, making 33 appearances in all competitions.

It is suggested talks could resume at the weekend, although Liverpool have not made a counter offer following talks. Newcastle must sell before June 30 to comply with Profitability and Sustainability Rules.

Failure to do so could risk a points deduction, as Everton and Nottingham Forest found out last season. Had a deal been agreed for Gordon, a medical in Leipzig would have been mooted, with the 23-year-old currently away with England at Euro 2024.

Gordon is said to be happy at Newcastle, although he is aware of talks between his current team and his boyhood club. He started at Liverpool’s academy at an early age before moving to Everton.

Not only that, but Gordon has dropped more hints about being a Liverpool fan, naming Steven Gerrard as his hero while speaking glowingly of Mohamed Salah. He also revealed that one of his best friends is current Reds midfielder Curtis Jones.

Liverpool.com says: Well, this is an interesting development. Gordon has always felt something of a long-termer, but perhaps there is more to Liverpool’s reported interest.

The Reds made the right call, rejecting a deal that would have seen Quansah move in the opposite direction. The defender has a bright future at Anfield and there’s no way they’re going to pass up another striker given Liverpool are already well-stocked in wide areas.

It will be interesting to see what else, if anything, comes of this now. Newcastle clearly need to sell, but all power to Liverpool if they come back to the table.