{"id":4518,"date":"2026-04-10T19:13:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=4518"},"modified":"2026-04-10T19:13:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:13:57","slug":"what-arsenal-have-now-done-ahead-of-anthony-gordon-summer-transfer-pursuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=4518","title":{"rendered":"What Arsenal have now done ahead of Anthony Gordon summer transfer pursuit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>At a Glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arsenal are interested in signing a left-winger this summer.<\/li>\n<li>Anthony Gordon is on Andrea Berta\u2019s radar.<\/li>\n<li>The Gunners are closely monitoring the Newcastle star\u2019s situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>Arsenal are closely monitoring Anthony Gordon\u2019s situation ahead of a potential move for the Newcastle winger in the upcoming summer transfer window.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Gunners are eager to bolster the left-hand side of their attack, with both Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard flattering to deceive this term. The former has struggled to produce consistent performances and may be sold in the summer, while the latter is entering the final stages of his career and is showing signs of decline.<\/p>\n<p>Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been identified as a target for Arsenal, although a deal for the Georgian would be complicated by Paris Saint-Germain\u2019s reluctance to sanction his departure. Gordon has therefore been earmarked as a potential alternative, and the Gunners are already drawing up plans to make a move for the England international.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p>\n          <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The BEST of Anthony Gordon for Newcastle! \ud83c\udf1f Magpies star signs new deal \u270d\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K2RrC1wMr1s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n        <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arsenal have carried out \u2018detailed work\u2019 on Anthony Gordon transfer<\/h2>\n<p>According to transfer guru Graeme Bailey of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/arsenal\/anthony-gordon-transfer-news-arsenal-newcastle-deal-triple-raid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEAMtalk<\/a>Arsenal have \u2018carried out detailed work\u2019 on Gordon\u2019s transfer situation. The Gunners are closely monitoring the 25-year-old\u2019s situation at St. James\u2019 Park, while they\u2019re also interested in pursuing Sandro Tonali and Tino Livramento.<\/p>\n<p>While Newcastle insist that they won\u2019t sanction a fire sale this summer, several clubs are intent on landing several of their key players, and the Magpies may be forced to sell if they don\u2019t qualify for the Champions League for next season.<\/p>\n<p>Gordon is viewed as a perfect fit for the left-hand side of Arsenal\u2019s attack, with his blistering pace and finishing ability cited as reasons for Mikel Arteta\u2019s admiration for him. While Liverpool are also interested in the wide forward, the opportunity to work under Arteta is said to appeal to Gordon.<\/p>\n<p>What exactly \u2018carrying out detailed work\u2019 entails isn\u2019t clear in TEAMtalks\u2019s report, although it\u2019s likely that the Gunners have scrutinised the player\u2019s data and video, while they may also have initiated contact with his representatives, as well as Newcastle.<\/p>\n<p>Preparing this groundwork for prospective transfers well in advance has been successful for Arsenal in the past, and thus, they\u2019re right to already be setting their sights on potential targets.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s understood that Yan Diomande is another left-wing option for the Gunners, while Nico Williams and Bradley Barcola remain contenders.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should Arsenal sign Anthony Gordon?<\/h2>\n<p>If a deal for Kvaratskhelia is on the cards, Arsenal should do everything they can to land the PSG star. He should certainly be ahead of Gordon on Andrea Berta\u2019s wishlist. <\/p>\n<p>That said, Gordon is a viable alternative who is likely a better option than many Arsenal supporters seem to think. The Newcastle talisman boasts impressive numbers across the board, not just on the surface level, but also in his underlying metrics.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" colspan=\"3\">Statistical Comparison 2025\/26 (League Only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Stat<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Gordon<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kvaratskhelia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Appearances<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Goals<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">6<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Assists<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Shots per 90<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2.43<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3.88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Non-Penalty Expected Goals per 90<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0.33<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0.41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Key Passes per 90<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1.34<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2.17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Expected Assists per 90<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0.17<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0.34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Successful Dribbles per 90<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1.7<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2.41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>All Statistics via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fotmob.com\/en-GB\/players\/867414\/sandro-tonali\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FotMob<\/a> \u2013 correct as of 10\/04\/2026<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He has all the tools to thrive in a better team, and it\u2019s certainly very possible that his output could explode surrounded by better players.<\/p>\n<p>If Arsenal can reach a reasonable agreement with Newcastle, perhaps striking a deal for a fee in the region of \u00a360 million, then they could certainly do a lot worse. However, if the north-east side demand in excess of \u00a370 million, then the Gunners should take stock and reconsider their options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At a Glance: Arsenal are interested in signing a left-winger this summer. Anthony Gordon is on Andrea Berta\u2019s radar. The Gunners are closely monitoring the Newcastle star\u2019s situation. Arsenal are closely monitoring Anthony Gordon\u2019s situation ahead of a potential move for the Newcastle winger in the upcoming summer transfer window. 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