Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon has already made his feelings clear on one of the key potential transfer targets for Eddie Howe’s side this summer.
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United are embarking on yet another busy summer with the club looking to strengthen even more as they embark on another European journey, this time in the Conference League.
The transfer process at Newcastle, since the appointment of Dan Ashworth, has been a lot smoother than any time under previous owner Mike Ashley.
However, Ashworth may well be on his way to Manchester United with HITC reporting that Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman was the preferred target for the Geordie side, but he has committed his future to the Eagles.
Gordon’s verdict on potential new signing
Despite the upheaval behind the scenes, it seems the club have already set out their plans for the summer with a report from The Telegraph stating that West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen and Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin are top targets.
Well, one of these players who could well link up with Calvert-Lewin is Anthony Gordon and he has already gained the seal of approval from the former Everton winger.
During the early days of his Toffees career, the Englishman described Calvert-Lewin as a top forward to the Everton website.
“I have to [do extra]… to match the likes of Dom and Richarlison,” Gordon said. “They are top finishers, two top players in the Premier League and on great runs of form.
“They have both scored a lot of goals this season and I am just trying to match what they do.”
Lethal link up at Newcastle
Despite the injury problems that Calvert-Lewin has had over the last few seasons, moving North to Tyneside could well be the change that the forward has needed to kick start his career again.
In fact, because of his injury problems, Newcastle may well be able to get a good deal on the signing of the striker and his prowess in the air would offer something to different to that of Alexander Isak.
A potential English front three of Gordon, Bowen and Calvert-Lewin would certainly be a fascinating prospect at St James’ Park and could well be done for a reasonable price, too.
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