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Top Story: Newcastle fend off interest from Liverpool and Arsenal for Gordon
Newcastle United are keen to sign a winger Antonio 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, scoring 11 goals and providing ten assists in 35 Premier League games, attracting significant interest in the process. Liverpool have reportedly spent much of the summer pursuing a deal with the Everton academy graduate and Arsenal are said to be monitoring the situation closely.
Newcastle are willing to offer Gordon £9m a year. If no agreement is reached on terms, those interested will be left with hope as the player's contract expires at the end of the 2025-26 season.
Paper gossip
– Barcelona defend Jules Koundé He would prefer to stay at the club despite Chelsea's interest, according to SportThe 25-year-old French international has been identified by the Blues as a player to watch in January, with a deal that could be worth €60m. If the Londoners are unable to secure a deal for a player who can play both at centre-back and right-back, they could turn their attention to the Bayer Leverkusen right-back. Jeremie Frimpong.
– Juventus central defender Bremer is being monitored by Liverpool, according to Team talkThe Premier League side are beginning to identify potential replacements for the 33-year-old. Virgil van Dijkwhose contract ends at the end of the season. Bianconeri He could demand a transfer fee of €70m for the Brazil international, who has a contract until 2029.
– Newcastle are one of several clubs interested in signing the Lille midfielder. Angel Gomesinformation Insider information about footballThe 24-year-old England international, a two-time cap and former Manchester United academy standout, will become a free agent at the end of the season.
– Fenerbahce and Galatasaray have joined the Saudi Pro League clubs who have expressed interest in the Arsenal midfielder. Thomas Parteyinformation Team talkThe 31-year-old Ghana international's contract with the Gunners expires at the end of the season and Arsenal are reportedly unlikely to offer him a new deal.
– Bayern Munich central defender Eric Dier is considering leaving the club in January, reports Ekrem KonurThe 30-year-old former England international has struggled to get consistent game time for the Bavarians, having played just 30 minutes in the club's first five games of the season. Clubs from the Bundesliga, Premier League, Serie A and Saudi Pro League are said to be interested.
