Newcastle United attacker Anthony Gordon don dismiss fresh transfer rumours linking am with Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool, calling am “the same old, same old.”
The England winger shine again on Wednesday night, scoring four goals as Newcastle demolish Qarabag 6-1 in the first leg of their Champions League knockout round playoff.
That performance mean say Gordon now don score 10 goals and provide two assists in nine Champions League appearances this season.
Across all competitions, the 24-year-old don register 14 goals and five assists so far for the Magpies, and naturally, top clubs don begin circle around am.
Top Premier League Clubs Monitoring Gordon
Liverpool and Arsenal reportedly dey monitor the winger ahead of possible summer move.
Journalist Ben Jacobs also claim say Manchester United don “internally discuss” potential transfer for Gordon, especially if Newcastle fail to qualify for next season Champions League.
But despite the noise, Gordon calm everything down.
Speaking to reporters, he say: “It’s the same old, same old. I haven’t heard anything. They might want to tell me before they tell you (the media). I don go through enough transfer stuff to know say na plenty rubbish.
“I dey focused on myself and the team right now. If you dey look too far ahead, you go start underperform. I don make that mistake before and I no go do am again.”
Gordon Still Hungry Despite Four-Goal Show
Even after scoring four goals in Europe, Gordon no look fully satisfied with himself.
“I should have scored more – I suppose get six. I miss two chances wey I normally score. I no go call am easy, but na chances wey I should finish. I always dey look for more.
“I score four but I no fully happy. Maybe next time.”
That mentality don help am elevate his game this season, especially on the Champions League stage where he don consistently deliver big performances.
What Next for Gordon?
Gordon join Newcastle from Everton in January 2023 and don since represent the club 142 times, scoring 36 goals and providing 28 assists.
He now dey established as one of the most dangerous left-sided attackers in the Premier League.
With the 2026 World Cup approaching, Gordon widely expected to feature in England squad and even start for the Three Lions on the left flank.
For now, though, him focus clear — perform for Newcastle, ignore outside noise, and keep improving.
Whether Liverpool, Arsenal or Manchester United make serious move in the summer go depend on many factors, including Newcastle league finish.
But as things stand, Gordon no dey distracted. He dey locked in.
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