Liverpool face an Anthony Gordon headache as Jurgen Klopp’s biggest rival enters the transfer race

Pep Guardiola, former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp’s long-time rival, is ready to take on the Anfield club for Anthony Gordon’s signature.

According to Football Insider, the reigning Premier League champions are ready to rival Liverpool for the Newcastle United star. Gordon has been on Liverpool’s summer transfer wish list as the club prepare to embark on a new adventure under Arne Slot, who replaced the legendary Klopp this summer.

Gordon, 23, flourished at St James’ Park last season, scoring 12 goals in 48 games and earning a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions and a place in this summer’s Euro 2024 squad. however, Gordon did not see many games. time in Germany, while the Three Lions reached the Euro semi-final, scheduled for Wednesday against the Netherlands.

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Man City making a move for Gordon could hinge heavily on Jack Grealish’s future at the Etihad. Reports suggest City are willing to listen to offers for the former Aston Villa man, who cost the club $127.9 million in 2021.

However, Gordon won’t be much cheaper than Grealish as the Magpies paid $57.6 million for the Everton player in January 2023. Newcastle are said to be calm about Gordon’s situation, especially after he managed to remove the Premier League from June 30. The profit and sustainability rules deadline.

And whether Liverpool are willing to part with around $100 million or more for a player this summer remains to be seen. The Reds are well stocked on the left, with Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez all capable of playing there. New boss Slot has big shoes to fill after Klopp’s departure. The Dutchman is keen to continue Klopp’s winning culture. “Of course, it depends on what you define as success,” Slot said.

“Trophies? I think if you work at a club like Liverpool, that’s the goal. The players have this goal, the club and the supporters have. We are here to win something. We’re here to become better players, to become a better team and ultimately we want to win trophies.”

He added: “We come here every day because we want to improve and we want to play special games. But we are here at this level because every player, as well as the manager, has a burning desire in him to win.

“Probably because you want to win so bad, that’s also why you want to get better, if that makes sense.”

Liverpool.com says: Jack Grealish’s time at the Etihad could be coming to an end and Anthony Gordon would be a good pair of fresh legs for the reigning champions. City also have the facilities to throw money at Gordon. Liverpool’s hand could be forced to make a move this summer if they like Gordon enough.