In a recent report, i News claimed that Newcastle United are prepared to offer Anthony Gordon a new contract. It has been revealed that the Magpies are planning to tie the English talent down to a new deal so that they can retain his services for the long run.
Gordon’s Impressive Run Of Form In The Premier League Last Season
The 23-year-old had a productive campaign at St. James’ Park as he put in a series of impressive displays for Newcastle in the final third. Gordon registered 12 goals and secured 11 assists in 48 matches for the Magpies last season across all fronts.
The Liverpool-born talent was a reliable performer on the offensive end of the field based on his average of 2.3 shots, 1.6 key passes and 1.5 dribbles per game in the Premier League. He was even tidy when distributing possession in the opposition half based on his pass completion rate of 81.8% in the English top tier (stats via whoscored).
Gordon is under contract at the Tyneside club until the summer of 2026. Therefore, it makes sense for the Magpies to offer him a new deal if they are planning to keep him at St. James’ Park for the long run.
Newcastle United Are Prepared To Offer Gordon A New Contract; A No-Brainer For Eddie Howe?
Gordon has the pace to cause a lot of headaches for his marker out in the wide areas. He is a decent dribbler with the ball and can orchestrate a few inviting chances for others around him in the final third.
The English sensation can shoot the ball purely and with venom from long range and can contribute by scoring and creating his fair share of goals up top. He mainly functions as a left-winger but can also operate as a right-sided wide player or play as a centre-forward if required.
Gordon is currently one of the first names in Newcastle boss Eddie Howe’s teamsheet. He has grown as a football at the Tyneside club over the past 12 months and seems set to have another good season for them in the Premier League. Therefore, it is a no-brainer for the Magpies to try and tie him down to a new, long-term deal this year.
