Liverpool Targets Newcastle Star in Ambitious Double Winger Acquisition

Liverpool have reportedly put Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon on a summer wishlist. The club may pursue two wide attackers in one transfer window.

The Merseyside side remain focused on a league match against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday. That game matters for their push to finish inside the Premier League top five.

Transfer context and managerial speculation

Filmogaz.com claims Liverpool plan signings on the wings during the off-season. The report says an approach for Gordon could be prepared.

Significant change at Anfield is possible after the 2025-26 campaign. Xabi Alonso has been linked with replacing Arne Slot as manager.

Targets and player profiles

Anthony Gordon is a former Everton academy player. He is under contract with Newcastle until 2030.

Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche is also reported to interest Liverpool as part of an ambitious double winger acquisition. Akliouche has featured 131 times for Monaco. He has scored 22 goals and provided 24 assists for the club.

The 24-year-old Akliouche has earned five caps for France. His profile makes him a candidate for future transfer activity.

Squad implications and player stats

Gordon is being viewed as an alternative to Cody Gakpo. That option would apply if Gakpo leaves Anfield.

This season, Gakpo recorded eight goals and four assists across 37 appearances in league and Champions League action. Across his Liverpool career, he has 49 goals and 21 assists from 169 appearances.

Liverpool are unlikely to force a sale, but reduced form could push Gakpo down the pecking order. Federico Chiesa also appears to have limited long-term prospects at the club.

Manager Arne Slot has used Chiesa largely from the bench. The Italian has come on as a substitute 26 times and started just five matches.

Negotiation hurdles and finances

Any deal for Gordon could prove complicated. Newcastle relations remain strained after Alexander Isak’s summer transfer.

Gakpo’s transfer fee originally exceeded £40 million when add-ons were included. Liverpool’s heavy spending last summer may force restraint in upcoming windows.

• Targeted areas: both wide positions.
• Primary names: Anthony Gordon and Maghnes Akliouche.
• Potential managerial change could affect recruitment strategy.