Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has not done much to play down talk of Anthony Gordon sealing a transfer away from the club this summer.

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Gordon’s future looks to be in major doubt at the moment, with various recent reports suggesting he’s looking for a move away from St James’ Park and attracting interest from a host of top clubs.

See below for a rundown of recent Gordon transfer stories as he’s eyed by Premier League rivals and big clubs from abroad…

• 16th April – The Telegraph report that Gordon wants to leave Newcastle, with Liverpool and Arsenal interested
• 17th April – Bayern’s concrete interest in Gordon is confirmed in Christian Falk’s exclusive CF Bayern Insider column
• 21st April – Chelsea are also mentioned as being interested in the England international in a report from TEAMtalk
• 1st May – Gordon described as having “serious chances” of leaving St James’ Park in a YouTube video post from Fabrizio Romano
• 8th May – Talks between Gordon’s reps and Liverpool, Arsenal, and Bayern confirmed in another Falk column for CF Bayern Insider

Eddie Howe responds to Anthony Gordon transfer speculation

When asked about the Gordon situation in his press conference today, Howe did his best to dodge the question, saying it was hard to predict what could happen, and that transfers aren’t really his area of expertise anyway…

?? ''The summer transfer window is difficult to predict.''

Eddie Howe on Bayern Munich opening talks with Newcastle over a potential summer move for Anthony Gordon. pic.twitter.com/59BxEFI0BC

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) May 8, 2026

“It is difficult for me to comment too much on individual players and timescales, as that is going into an area that isn’t really my forte. I will leave that to other people,” Howe said.

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“All I am doing is try and finish the season in a strong way and make sure players are committed to the here and now. There is no point looking to the future.

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“The summer transfer window is difficult to predict and difficult to see what is going to happen on any level at this moment in time. We have three games to play and our full focus is on that.”

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Newcastle United are currently 13th in the Premier League and they have had a disastrous season by their high standards.

Qualification for Europe was their target ahead of the season, with particularly the Champions League in their sights.

However, their poor summer transfer window last year, their inconsistent form and their out of depth performances mean that they will not qualify for any European competition next season.

A crucial summer transfer window is coming for the Magpies and they are trusting manager Eddie Howe to rebuild the team.

Newcastle United prepare for a busy summer window

According to iSport, Newcastle United are gearing up for their most dramatic and significant squad overhaul since the massive Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) takeover completely transformed the club’s trajectory back in late 2021.

Crucially, the boardroom has made a massive, unified decision regarding the dugout, manager Howe is being completely backed and will be the man leading this historic summer rebuild at St James’ Park.

The group of players that miraculously dragged Newcastle away from the relegation zone and sensationally fired them into the Champions League a few seasons ago has given absolutely everything to the cause.

However, a combination of an aging core, relentless injury crises, and the incredibly grueling physical demands of competing on multiple fronts has exposed a desperate need for a refresh.

The club’s hierarchy recognises that to consistently challenge heavyweights like Manchester City, Arsenal, and Manchester United at the very summit of the Premier League, “Newcastle 2.0” needs to be built immediately.

The strict reality of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) means the Magpies simply cannot go out and spend unlimited cash without balancing the books.

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Eddie Howe has been given the keys to the kingdom

Howe is going to have to make some deeply tough calls on fan favorites.

We can fully expect a significant clearing of the decks, with several high-earning veteran players and squad rotation options being shown the exit door to free up crucial wage bill space and generate pure profit for the transfer kitty.

This financial maneuvering will be absolutely essential to fund the influx of young, dynamic, elite-level talent the club is aggressively targeting.

Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali are both facing uncertain future at St. James’ Park.
One of Howe’s biggest job this summer will be to sort out the futures of those two key members of the squad.

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