Liverpool’s hopes of signing Anthony Gordon have taken a hit as rumors suggest he is close to agreeing on a new contract.
Arne Slot made an excellent start as Liverpool’s new manager, securing three consecutive wins, including a dominant 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford.
However, the Reds stumbled with a 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest at Anfield, despite controlling the game.
Liverpool created numerous chances but uncharacteristically lacked the finishing touch needed to convert them.
While not an urgent issue, Liverpool has been missing a consistent threat on the left wing.
Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez have performed well but haven’t matched Mohamed Salah’s reliability on the right side.
Liverpool’s pursuit of Anthony Gordon has been dealt a blow as the Merseyside club has been closely linked with the Newcastle winger.
The club reportedly made several attempts to sign him, but Newcastle resisted.
Now, with reports from the *Mail* via the *Express* indicating that Gordon is on the verge of a new contract, it may become even harder to sign him.
The proposed deal would make him the highest-paid player at St. James’ Park, with an offer of around £9 million per year.
With Federico Chiesa arriving at Anfield for a bargain price in the summer, Liverpool may reconsider pursuing Gordon, depending on his performances.
