Liverpool were reportedly offered either Alexander Isak or Anthony Gordon by Newcastle and a medical was even booked that would have seen a Reds player move in the opposite direction before a change of tack by the Magpies.
Gordon was heavily linked with a move to Anfield while away on England duty at Euro 2024 and reports suggested in his signature.
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Amanda Staveley, who has since left Newcastle, recently revealed that there was huge concern that they would lose either Gordon or Isak before June 30, the deadline for balancing the books to meet Premier League profit and sustainability rules.
: I knew what was coming in terms of me leaving but the fans and PIF deserved every focus of mine. Had I left before (the PSR deadline) and we’d breached, then th…
Liverpool chief Richard Hughes is reportedly angry as Martin Zubimendi had agreed to a move before he eventually snubbed the Premier League giants.
identified Zubimendi as their top summer target as head coach Arne Slot is reportedly keen to sign a new no.6, who would be an upgrade on Wataru Endo.
has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs in recent months. Arsenal were initially mooted as his most likely destination this summer, but they are looking at Mikel Merino as a cheaper alternative.
This left Liverpool at the front of the queue for his signature and they were willing to activate his £51m release clause to sign him this summer.
Last week, it was widely reported that Zubimendi was expected to join Liverpool. However, it has recentl…