Arne Slot’s Liverpool will have to break the bank and fork out around £75-80 million to sign Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon.

According to Pete O’Rourke via Football Insider, Liverpool will have to put forward an offer worth £75-80 million to sign Anthony Gordon this summer. The Reds have a long-standing interest in the English winger and could once again try to sign him ahead of next season.

Gordon made a name for himself at Everton before joining Newcastle at the start of 2023. He has only gone from strength to strength since joining the Magpies. The 24-year-old has established himself as a key figure in Eddie Howe’s team and his performances haven’t gone unnoticed.

Liverpool could re-ignite their pursuit of Gordon

Liverpool are one of the clubs that are keen on signing him. The Reds were within touching distance of his signature last summer when the Tyneside club were under pressure to sell because of their financial situation.

While they failed to get it over the line last summer, the Merseyside club are ready to try again when the transfer window reopens. However, a potential deal will depend on Luis Diaz’s future. If the Colombian international leaves the club, Arne Slot will prioritise the signing of Gordon but it won’t come cheap.

Speaking about Liverpool’s interest in Gordon ahead of the summer transfer window, O’Rourke said: “It’s a move that would be dependent on a lot of factors,”

“If Luis Diaz was to leave Liverpool, whether it’s to Barcelona, the Saudi Pro League or somewhere else, they will be in the market for a left-winger.

“Anthony Gordon came very close to joining Liverpool last summer when Newcastle were being forced to sell some players because of PSR regulations.

“Liverpool have been keeping tabs on Gordon and remain interested in him.

“Newcastle, ideally, do not want to lose him as he’s a key man in Eddie Howe’s side.

“He signed a long-term deal last October after all that speculation over his future, so to convince Newcastle to sell you’d be looking at £75-80million.

“It looks a difficult deal to do, it will take a huge fee to persuade them to sell.

“With Champions League football, their PSR situation is looking a lot healthier and they’re under no real pressure to sell their prized assets.”

What will it take to sign Gordon?

Liverpool have been keeping tabs on the 24-year-old since last summer. They remain interested in his signature and could pounce on any opportunity to bring him to Anfield. While Slot is a big fan of the English winger, the Reds won’t find it easy to strike a deal with the Magpies.

Gordon is a key figure in Eddie Howe’s team and he has no intentions of selling one of his best players. He penned a new deal towards the end of last year which places Newcastle in a very comfortable position.

More importantly, Champions League qualification has ensured that they are in a very healthy position with respect to PSG regulations. As a result, only a fee of around £75-80 million could convince them to part ways with Gordon. O’Rourke believes it won’t be easy to get him out of Newcastle this summer.