Liverpool considering shock £100m move for Newcastle star Anthony Gordon as Reds set to continue transfer splurge

Liverpool are reportedly considering a £100 million move for Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon as Arne Slot's summer rebuild kicks into gear.

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• Liverpool eye shock bid for Gordon
• Rekindled interest in Newcastle winger
• Considering shock £100m offer

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Liverpool are weighing up a big-money bid for boyhood fan Gordon, with the club looking to continue strengthening under Slot. Talks over a move were held last summer, and the Reds are now revisiting the idea as they look to reinforce their attack after they finalise a deal for Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Gordon impressed at Newcastle last season with six goals and five assists, and has been a long-term target. has now reported that Liverpool are considering putting in a bid worth £100 million ($135.6m), despite the 24-year-old having signed a new deal with the Magpies this season. Gordon is also close friends with Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones.

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  Liverpool have already signed right-back Jeremie Frimpong and are closing in on Wirtz in a record-breaking deal. With Luis Diaz’s future uncertain and Darwin Nunez attracting interest from abroad, Liverpool could accelerate their pursuit of Gordon in the coming weeks.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?

  Liverpool have already won their first Premier League under Slot; however, they had a disappointing season in other competitions. As such, the Reds are willing to splash the cash this summer to ensure that they can challenge for more honours.