Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is assured that Anthony Gordon will stay at St James’ Park this coming season, regardless of switch curiosity from Liverpool.
The England worldwide spent the early summer time in Germany at Euro 2024, however was unable to play a lot half of their journey to the ultimate. The winger made only one look within the event, coming off the bench for a handful of minutes in opposition to Slovenia within the group stage.
Whereas his event could have been one to neglect, other than a bicycle accident, his 2023/24 season was actually extra fruitful, as Gordon registered 48 appearances, 12 targets and 11 assists for his membership. That attracted consideration from numerous suitors, together with Liverpool.
However Magpies boss Howe stays assured in a capability to maintain the 23-year-old and believes Gordon shall be an “vital” asset heading into the brand new season.
“I am assured he’s okay,” he informed reporters. “I feel you possibly can solely choose Anthony on what he has given Newcastle on the pitch. He is given us all the things. He is been dedicated.
“I might welcome Anthony again with three arms if I had them. He is an integral a part of what we’re doing. We have had no conversations over the summer time the place it has been fractious or adverse. He is at all times been the Anthony Gordon who has given completely all the things to Newcastle and I need to make that clear to all our supporters.
“Anthony wants a little bit of a break however by the point he comes again, he’ll be able to go. He is such an vital participant for us. We did not need to lose anyone. Why would we need to lose our greatest gamers? We fought actually laborious to make the suitable choices however in these previous few weeks it was very, very tough.
“The largest hazard is, when you carry gamers again too early, that may actually injury their season. However we have now a recreation looming very massive in opposition to Southampton [the season opener on 17 August] that we have now to get them prepared for, so it is a very delicate steadiness.”
