Newcastle United are worried about Anthony Gordon’s mental state after talks for his move to Liverpool broke down, according to the Telegraph, with the player still desperate to return to his boyhood club.
It was reported last week that Newcastle and Liverpool had been in talks over a move for Gordon, but negotiations have been put on hold with the two clubs unable to agree on a fee.
However, the Telegraph reports that Gordon’s mindset has been impacted by Liverpool’s interest. He is understood to be desperate to join the Reds, despite previously playing for Liverpool’s city rivals Everton. Gordon began his career at Liverpool and, being a native of the city, is a lifelong fan of the club.
Newcastle fear that the transfer saga could affect Gordon’s mindset and ultimately impact his training and performances.
Gordon previously went on strike in an attempt to force Everton to sell him to Newcastle, but a similar approach is unlikely to be repeated, as it would leave him with a damaged reputation.
The Telegraph concludes that the move for Gordon to Liverpool is unlikely to be revived, with Newcastle questioning whether Liverpool were genuine in their pursuit. They are believed to have been looking to ‘take advantage’ of Newcastle’s need to sell players to balance the books and get him for a lower price.
Newcastle have already raised £65m in transfer fees from the sales of Yankyuba Minte and Elliot Anderson, meaning they no longer need to sell players to avoid being hit by the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules.
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