2 weeks Ago By Rahul Naresh
Arsenal are reportedly plotting a move for Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon in the summer transfer window. As per Football Transfers, the Gunners will have to spend big to sign the England international, who is contracted at St. James' Park till 2030.
The north Londoners are seemingly keen on bringing in a new left winger, with Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard failing to make that position their own. Gordon has done well this season under Eddie Howe, bagging nine goals and seven assists in 36 appearances across competitions. While the 24-year-old winger is considered a crucial part of the Magpies' setup, Harvey Barnes has shown that he can certainly do a job down the left flank.
On top of that, it is believed that UEFA Champions League qualification will be crucial to keeping Gordon at the club. Currently, Newcastle United are third in the Premier League standings, four points clear of fifth-placed Manchester City, who occupy that final Champions League slot. However, a move to Arsenal would be a step in the right direction for the winger, who could then compete for major honors.
The Gunners have challenged for the Premier League title in recent years and have qualified for the semi-final of the Champions League this season. Gordon joined Newcastle United from Everton in January 2023 and has played 100 matches for the club, bagging 22 goals and 23 assists. Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey's future at the Emirates is uncertain, with his contract running out in the summer.
As a result, the Ghana international could walk away as a free agent once the season ends. However, he continues to play a crucial part in the Gunners' squad and is an undoubted starter under Mikel Arteta. He started both of Arsenal's UEFA Champions League quarter-final legs against Real Madrid recently.
When asked if Partey would extend his deal, the Spaniard said (via Standard): Partey came to north London from Atletico Madrid in October 2020 and has gone on to make 161 appearances across competitions for the club. The only trophy that the midfielder has won with the club was their 2023/24 Community Shield success. Rahul Naresh Rahul has been a European football journalist for Sportskeeda since 2023.
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graduate, he captained his university football team and also played for Boca Juniors Football School during his initial years, and also coached his university's girls team. He always aims to translate his tactical awareness, knowledge of the sport and first-hand experience into well-researched articles for his readers. A follower of the beautiful game since 2014, Rahul is an avid Arsenal and a match-going Bengaluru FC fan.
His favorite footballer is Mesut Ozil due to his love for nimble-footed playmakers, while his favorite manager is the legendary Arsene Wenger owing to the Frenchman's attractive style of football. Rahul, whose favorite FIFA World Cup moment is Lionel Messi lifting the trophy in 2022, has interviewed grassroots expert Tom Byer in the past and gained insight into Japanese football. He also believes Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland can rule the footballing world and take Ronaldo and Messi's place.
When he is not writing, Rahul likes to spend his time playing football, following the Indian Super League and watching other sports. He is also a huge cricket fan and supports Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Quick Links.
