Manchester United Urged to Hijack Arsenal's Move for Premier League Star Anthony Gordon
Manchester United have received a strong recommendation to hijack Arsenal's transfer interest in Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon and secure his signature for Old Trafford. While Gordon has managed only three Premier League goals for Eddie Howe's side this season, his exceptional form in the Champions League has captured significant attention across English football.
European Brilliance Attracts Premier League Interest
Anthony Gordon's sensational performances in European competition have made him one of the most sought-after players ahead of the summer transfer window. The forward has scored ten goals in as many Champions League appearances for Newcastle this season, including a remarkable four-goal display in the first leg of their play-off tie against Qarabag. This continental excellence has reportedly drawn interest from multiple top English clubs.
Recent reports indicate that Arsenal are currently leading the race to sign the £95 million-rated forward, with manager Mikel Arteta viewing Gordon as the perfect candidate to revitalize his options on the left wing. Liverpool have previously been linked with moves for Gordon in earlier transfer windows, but the Gunners now appear to be the frontrunners for his signature.
Former Arsenal Star Expresses Doubts About Gunners Move
Former Arsenal star Anders Limpar has expressed admiration for Gordon's qualities but remains skeptical about whether his old club will complete the transfer. "It is tough for me to say, because I really like Martinelli," Limpar told Bettingsidor.se when questioned about Arsenal's potential move for Gordon. "His work rate is fantastic. He is so loyal to the team and everyone wants him to create goals or assists, but he is the one first back defending."
Limpar continued: "Personally, I think Arteta told Trossard that he wanted him to sign a new contract, but that it wasn't the plan that he should play. Martinelli was on the way to Saudi Arabia and then Arsenal signed Eze. He was the main target because Arteta wasn't happy with Trossard or Martinelli. He bought Eze to be in that spot, but if we were to speak about Anthony Gordon for that left wing spot, Gordon is one of the best players in the Premier League with his pace and everything, and he is already playing for England. But you will have to pay £90 million for him and I don't know if Arsenal have that kind of money."
Former Liverpool Defender Recommends Manchester United Move
Should Arsenal fail to secure Gordon's signature, the forward will have no shortage of suitors this summer, with Manchester United, Liverpool, and even Manchester City all credited with interest in the 25-year-old England international. Former Liverpool and Chelsea defender Glen Johnson believes that a move to Manchester United would be the most suitable destination for Gordon's career development.
"In terms of him getting game time and kicking on, I'd probably say Manchester United as a destination for Anthony Gordon," Johnson told Boyle Sports. "Obviously, he's a Liverpool fan, so for a Liverpool fan to play for United, it could be a bit odd for him. But at Arsenal, you've got too many similar players. I don't think he'd be needed as much. Under Michael Carrick, they've obviously kicked on a lot more, I think the way he plays, he would get game time, and I just think that would probably suit him best right now."
Newcastle Manager and Player Dismiss Transfer Speculation
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe addressed the transfer rumors surrounding his player last week, stating: "In the age we're at, there is always rumor and speculation. I don't see probably 90% of it. It comes with the territory of being a top player. You have got to put it out of your brain and focus on the football. I have not seen the story, so it is news to me. It is sort of your industry creating those stories. I am slightly secluded to it – if you don't read it, you don't know who is being linked with who. I think it is irrelevant really – it is how the players react to that. I think they will become robust enough to ignore it and concentrate on playing."
Gordon himself has sought to dismiss the speculation about his future, labeling the rumors as "a load of rubbish" in comments to Chronicle Live. "It's the same old, same old. I think they just pick names out of a hat. They do," Gordon said when asked about the transfer links. "I haven't heard anything; they might want to tell me before they tell you [the media]. I have gone through enough transfer stuff now to know that it is all a load of rubbish. I am focused on me and focused on the team, I am focused on right now. You look too far in the future and you start to underperform. And believe me, I have done that and I am not going to do that now."
Despite these dismissals from both manager and player, the transfer speculation continues to intensify as the summer window approaches, with Manchester United now being actively encouraged to enter the race for one of the Premier League's most exciting attacking talents.
