Liverpool are weighing a move for Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon as an alternative to RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, according to reports in The Telegraph. The potential shift in strategy comes as Liverpool seek to bolster their attacking options following the departure of Mohamed Salah at the end of the recent Premier League season.
Diomande has been identified as Liverpool’s primary target, with The Athletic reporting strong interest, though the club are reportedly hesitant to meet Leipzig’s valuation of €100million (£86m). Competition for the Ivory Coast international is also intensifying, with Tottenham Hotspur also making enquiries, as reported by The i Paper. Diomande enjoyed a successful first season with Leipzig, scoring 12 goals and providing seven assists in the Bundesliga, helping his side secure Champions League qualification.
Should a deal for Diomande prove unattainable, Liverpool are considering Gordon, a boyhood fan of the club, and Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola as potential alternatives. However, securing Gordon’s services may prove difficult, with Bayern Munich heavily linked with the England international. Reports from various sources suggest Bayern are close to agreeing personal terms with Gordon on a five-year contract, though they are currently unwilling to match Newcastle’s asking price of €87m (£75m).
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding Gordon’s future following a recent defeat, stating he could not predict what would happen, particularly with Gordon’s inclusion in England’s squad for the upcoming World Cup. Gordon last featured for Newcastle on April 12th amid ongoing speculation regarding a potential transfer to Bayern Munich under manager Vincent Kompany.
New Liverpool manager Arne Slot has emphasized the need for reinforcement in the wide areas, stating the club must sign “at least one” winger this summer following Salah’s departure. Slot highlighted the importance of wingers to Liverpool’s success in the previous season, emphasizing their contribution to both scoring and creating goals. Despite a disappointing 2025-26 season that saw Liverpool finish fifth, the club still qualified for the Champions League.
