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Top story: Newcastle fend off Liverpool, Arsenal interest in Gordon
Newcastle United are willing to make winger Anthony Gordon their highest-paid player to help fend off interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, according to the Daily Mail.
The 23-year-old England international enjoyed a fruitful 2023-24 campaign with the Magpies, notching 11 goals and ten assists in 35 Premier League outings, attracting significant interest in the process. Liverpool reportedly spent much of the summer pursuing a deal for the Everton academy graduate, Arsenal are said to be closely monitoring the situation.
Newcastle are prepared to offer Gordon £9 million a year. Failure to agree fresh terms will give hope to interested parties, with the player’s contract expiring at the end of the 2025-26 season.
Paper gossip
– Barcelona defender Jules Koundé would prefer to remain at the club despite interest from Chelsea, according to Sport. The 25-year-old France international has been identified by the Blues as a player to pursue in January, with a deal potentially worth €60m. If the Londoners can’t secure a deal for a player who can play at both centre-back and right-back, they could turn their attention to Bayer Leverkusen right-sided defender Jeremie Frimpong.
– Juventus centre-back Bremer is being monitored by Liverpool, according to TeamTalk. The Premier League outfit are beginning to identify potential replacements for 33-year-old Virgil van Dijk, who is out of contract at the end of the season. The Bianconeri could demand a €70m transfer fee for the Brazil international, who is under contract until 2029.
– Newcastle are one of several clubs keen on a move for Lille midfielder Angel Gomes, reports Football Insider. The 24-year-old twice-capped England international, and former Manchester United academy standout, will become a free agent at the end of the season.
– Fenerbahce and Galatasaray have joined clubs in the Saudi Pro League in expressing interest in Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, reports TeamTalk. The 31-year-old Ghana international’s Gunners contract expires at the end of the season, and it is reportedly unlikely that Arsenal will offer him a new deal.
– Bayern Munich centre-back Eric Dier is considering leaving the club in January, reports Ekrem Konur. The 30-year-old former England international has struggled for consistent game time with the Bavarians, playing just 30 minutes across the club’s first five matches of the season. Clubs in the Bundesliga, Premier League, Serie A and Saudi Pro League are said to be interested.