“He scored for Newcastle today. He is very underrated but we need to sign him to support Saka and Martineli. He will be a very good attacking force for us in January”-BREAKING NEWS: Arsenal in mix to sign 23-year-old Newcastle attacker who has been their main man this season.

Arsenal have reportedly entered the race to sign Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, though the Magpies remain confident about securing a new contract for him.

The future of the 23-year-old has been a hot topic for months, with speculation about a potential return to Liverpool earlier this summer. Liverpool was considering a deal that would have involved Joe Gomez moving to Newcastle, but negotiations fell through as the transfer window closed.

Despite a summer filled with rumors, Gordon has scored just once in his first five Premier League appearances this season, although he did earn a point for Newcastle in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Manchester City.

With two years remaining on his contract at St James’ Park, Newcastle aims to renew Gordon’s deal and make him their highest-paid player. Reports indicate that discussions are advancing, and Newcastle is close to finalizing a long-term agreement with one of their key players.

Although Arsenal is monitoring the situation, ready to act if negotiations falter, Gordon is expected to finalize the details of his new contract soon.

Gordon was called up to England’s Euro 2024 squad but only featured for one minute in the tournament, which some speculate was affected by his focus on transfer rumors. A potential move to Liverpool could have exceeded £100 million, but with Luis Diaz’s impressive form, the Reds opted not to pursue it.

While Gordon has been a valuable asset for Newcastle, contributing 15 goals and 11 assists in 71 matches, he is among several key players the club is eager to retain. Midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and forward Alexander Isak have also been linked to Arsenal, but Newcastle’s high valuation made those transfers unlikely.

Arsenal strengthened their midfield with Mikel Merino, but with Jorginho and Thomas Partey both out of contract in 2025, a future pursuit of Guimaraes remains a possibility. The Gunners opted against signing a major striker this summer, but they may revisit that decision if Gabriel Jesus struggles again. Meanwhile, Newcastle’s ability to retain Isak could hinge on their success in securing European competition next season.