Liverpool 'weighing up surprise move for ex-Everton star'

Liverpool are reportedly giving consideration to attempting to sign a former Everton player during the summer transfer window.

The Premier League giants are currently preparing to go through a period of change with Jurgen Klopp just two matches away from officially departing his role as manager.

Although an announcement is yet to be made, it is widely expected that Feyenoord boss Arne Slot will replace the German in the Anfield dugout.

Having dropped away in the title race and a new recruitment team having been formed, supporters can expect many incomings and outgoings when business reopens in June.

Initially, the futures of the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah need to be resolved, with both players on the brink of heading into the final years of their contract.

From Liverpool's perspective, it is imperative that they raise as many funds as possible, rather than risk losing a key asset on a free transfer, if either player wishes to take on a new challenge.

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Possible Salah replacement identified?

Liverpool will likely generate at least £100m if they cash in on legendary attacker Salah this summer, money that will need to be reinvested in the final third.

According to the Daily Star, the name of Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon has surprisingly been added to the club's shortlist.

Gordon was part of the Everton academy setup from the age of 11 - after being released by Liverpool - and has since gone on to become one of their most successful homegrown players in their history.

Everton were able to generate a fee that could rise to £45m by selling Gordon to Newcastle United in January 2023, with the 23-year-old's stock having only risen during his stay on Tyneside.

The England international has contributed 10 goals and 10 assists from 34 outings in the Premier League during 2023-24, putting himself in contention for a call-up for Euro 2024.

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Is a return to Merseyside realistic?

As per the report, Gordon features high on Liverpool's shortlist of potential signings ahead of 2024-25, particularly if they have money to spend from a Salah sale.

Furthermore, Newcastle are known to be in a position where they have to make a major sale if they wish to press on with their own transfer strategy.

The report adds, though, that the Magpies hierarchy have no interest in cashing in on Gordon, despite the profit that it would generate both in terms of finances and in the eyes of the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules.

Newcastle would allegedly only be willing to entertain any offers from Liverpool if it is in the region of £100m, something which appears unlikely at this stage.