England’s Anthony Gordon

[Sima]

Diaz doesn't go without them securing Gordon imo.

[Geogaddi]

If it's true and he only had two years left on that contract and won't sign a new one then he needs to be sold this window really for maximum value .

[The Prophet]

1 hour ago, Nucasol said:

Can’t see the former happening without them making major sales. They get continually linked with players but can’t register them without some more creative accounting. Haven’t seen them confirm Olmo or Williams yet.

 

They've confirmed Olmo haven't they?

[Matt1892]

3 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

 

They've confirmed Olmo haven't they?

They have confirmed his signing but haven’t been able to register him to play, so no idea how they afford Diaz.

[Geordie Ahmed]

I'd be surprised if they go for Diaz, they'll wait for Nico Williams to cover that LW position 

[The Prophet]

I think if and when Diaz goes they will make a move for Gordon. Hopefully we tie him down on a new contract before that happens.

[SUPERTOON]

Just now, The Prophet said:

I think if and when Diaz goes they will make a move for Gordon. Hopefully we tie him down on a new contract before that happens.

Aye, definitely going to be an interesting couple of weeks. Personally think Gordon will wait until the window closes before talking about a new deal. Not being negative but I do think he will push for a move if Liverpool come in for him.

[The Prophet]

3 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

Aye, definitely going to be an interesting couple of weeks. Personally think Gordon will wait until the window closes before talking about a new deal. Not being negative but I do think he will push for a move if Liverpool come in for him.

 

I don't think it'll necessarily come this window, but it's coming. If he does want the move, I hope we take them to the cleaners.

 

 

Edited August 13, 2024 by The Prophet

[Nucasol]

34 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

 

They've confirmed Olmo haven't they?

Still scrambling around for coppers down the back of the sofa and selling off securitised gate revenues for the next 50 years to cobble together the cash. I hate Real Madrid but they seem a lot more together with their financial approach. Recognising they greased £300m for their training ground in the early 2000s post-Galacticos era.

[Joe1984]

On 12/08/2024 at 14:16, RobsonsWonderland said:

Has there ever been any indication that he wasn't happy here ? 

Depends what region of news you read...

[Cf]

I'll preface this with I really rate Gordon. 

 

But of the players we could lose for megs money he's the one I could stomach the most. 

 

In some ways I see him as a more gifted version of Longstaff. That obviously sounds really unfair. Longstaff is a player who on his day (when he isn't being overplayed with injuries especially) looks a very handy player for us. And this is mainly down to Eddie's coaching and setup. And to Longstaff's credit he's very good at being coached and following instructions. In that sense whilst he's good for us I don't think he'd necessarily do well elsewhere. 

 

To a point I see Gordon in a slightly similar vein, albeit he's a much better footballer to start with. 

 

But I guess I don't see a "generational talent" there. Isak and Bruno for instance could walk into any PL 11 and not look out of place. I don't think that's the case with Gordon. 

 

If we were to get the mega bucks for him I think he's replaceable and would back Howe to get someone else up to his standard. The counterargument to this of course is we've struggled to get a RW in. 

 

Am I mad?

[gbandit]

Yeah, I think you are Rawls. Think that game of The Wire has broken you. Think Gordon is already a top ten left winger in the world 

[gbandit]

And that’s not accounting for the fact that he’s a very versatile player who has a brilliant attitude to improve so there’s no chance of him dropping off. To have his mentality, ability and pace all mixed together is incredibly rare

[r0cafella]

4 minutes ago, Cf said:

I'll preface this with I really rate Gordon. 

 

But of the players we could lose for megs money he's the one I could stomach the most. 

 

In some ways I see him as a more gifted version of Longstaff. That obviously sounds really unfair. Longstaff is a player who on his day (when he isn't being overplayed with injuries especially) looks a very handy player for us. And this is mainly down to Eddie's coaching and setup. And to Longstaff's credit he's very good at being coached and following instructions. In that sense whilst he's good for us I don't think he'd necessarily do well elsewhere. 

 

To a point I see Gordon in a slightly similar vein, albeit he's a much better footballer to start with. 

 

But I guess I don't see a "generational talent" there. Isak and Bruno for instance could walk into any PL 11 and not look out of place. I don't think that's the case with Gordon. 

 

If we were to get the mega bucks for him I think he's replaceable and would back Howe to get someone else up to his standard. The counterargument to this of course is we've struggled to get a RW in. 

 

Am I mad?

I think given your framing of the question no, you aren’t mad. It’s a tough one right? Life without our mad Brazilian is a life I don’t want  and Isak is legit one of the best strikers in the world he’s an absolute monster who is still improving. 
 

Gordon would absolutely torture us every time we play against him mind. 

[Cf]

Just now, r0cafella said:

I think given your framing of the question no, you aren’t mad. It’s a tough one right? Life without our mad Brazilian is a life I don’t want  and Isak is legit one of the best strikers in the world he’s an absolute monster who is still improving. 
 

Gordon would absolutely torture us every time we play against him mind. 

 

After what Chris Wood did I dread to think what Gordon would do against us 

[Geogaddi]

7 minutes ago, Cf said:

I'll preface this with I really rate Gordon. 

 

But of the players we could lose for megs money he's the one I could stomach the most. 

 

In some ways I see him as a more gifted version of Longstaff. That obviously sounds really unfair. Longstaff is a player who on his day (when he isn't being overplayed with injuries especially) looks a very handy player for us. And this is mainly down to Eddie's coaching and setup. And to Longstaff's credit he's very good at being coached and following instructions. In that sense whilst he's good for us I don't think he'd necessarily do well elsewhere. 

 

To a point I see Gordon in a slightly similar vein, albeit he's a much better footballer to start with. 

 

But I guess I don't see a "generational talent" there. Isak and Bruno for instance could walk into any PL 11 and not look out of place. I don't think that's the case with Gordon. 

 

If we were to get the mega bucks for him I think he's replaceable and would back Howe to get someone else up to his standard. The counterargument to this of course is we've struggled to get a RW in. 

 

Am I mad?

Yep, he is an excellent footballer and we would miss him no doubt at all , however he isn't a generational talent with a wow factor like Isak or Bruno and if we have to sell one of them three for FFP then Gordon for 80/90 million to Liverpool would be the easiest to stomach and easiest to replace.

[Shearergol]

Just now, Geogaddi said:

Yep, he is an excellent footballer and we would miss him no doubt at all , however he isn't a generational talent with a wow factor like Isak or Bruno and if we have to sell one of them three for FFP then Gordon for 80/90 million to Liverpool would be the easiest to stomach and easiest to replace.

I’d rather sell my family to Real Madrid than see any of our better players playing for Liverpool tbh 

[mattypnufc]

I've read some bollocks in my time. but calling Gordon a more gifted version of Longstaff is up there. 

 

Gordon, Isak and Bruno (arguably Botman pre injury) are the key spine of this team and would get into any of the red (and blue) cartel quite easily. 

 

Gordon has all the attributes to take him all the way to the top of the game, arguably last season he was the best left sided attacker in the league.   

 

Do not sell under any circumstances unless someone offers north of 120m, which is next 5 year game changing cash.  

[Shearergol]

5 minutes ago, mattypnufc said:

I've read some bollocks in my time. but calling Gordon a more gifted version of Longstaff is up there. 

 

Gordon, Isak and Bruno (arguably Botman pre injury) are the key spine of this team and would get into any of the red (and blue) cartel quite easily. 

 

Gordon has all the attributes to take him all the way to the top of the game, arguably last season he was the best left sided attacker in the league.   

 

Do not sell under any circumstances unless someone offers north of 120m, which is next 5 year game changing cash.  

The Longstaff comparison is up there with one of the weirdest things I’ve read on here, which makes me think cf has been dared to say it

[Cf]

6 minutes ago, Shearergol said:

The Longstaff comparison is up there with one of the weirdest things I’ve read on here, which makes me think cf has been dared to say it

 

Gordon is clearly a better footballer than Longstaff. I hope I made that much obvious at least 

 

 

[junkhead]

I see what Cf's trying to say and I agree - on paper Anthony's qualities should be the easiest to replace of the 3.

 

Don't think there's a chance we'll sell him this summer though, regardless of the short contract - Liverpool seem to have plenty of players in that position. Think it's too early in M.Edwards and Slot's reign to splash more than £100mil on a player they don't really need. It's not their usual modus operandi either..

[Fatwax]

I just don’t get the comparison on any level.

 

Longstaff doesn’t push forward that much and I think is guilty of hiding at times.

 

Gordon is the polar opposite of that. 
 

both have the right team attitude though.

[Fatwax]

If he was sold I imagine he’d end up going for 70-80 mil.

[Bondedcrown]

30 minutes ago, mattypnufc said:

I've read some bollocks in my time. but calling Gordon a more gifted version of Longstaff is up there. 

 

Gordon, Isak and Bruno (arguably Botman pre injury) are the key spine of this team and would get into any of the red (and blue) cartel quite easily. 

 

Gordon has all the attributes to take him all the way to the top of the game, arguably last season he was the best left sided attacker in the league.   

 

Do not sell under any circumstances unless someone offers north of 120m, which is next 5 year game changing cash.  

Absolutely! people saying we should sell our best players but not saying who would replace them!!! Such a lack of footballing knowledge! 

[Bondedcrown]

3 minutes ago, junkhead said:

I see what Cf's trying to say and I agree - on paper Anthony's qualities should be the easiest to replace of the 3.

 

Don't think there's a chance we'll sell him this summer though, regardless of the short contract - Liverpool seem to have plenty of players in that position. Think it's too early in M.Edwards and Slot's reign to splash more than £100mil on a player they don't really need. It's not their usual modus operandi either..

With who?