Newcastle United has so far managed to keep the most of their important players. Newcastle sacrificed Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh to balance the books, despite manager Eddie Howe’s desire to keep them.

As disappointing as it was to see them depart, it – at least in the short term – was far more palatable to sell that pair than it would have been to cash in on one of the club’s prized assets.

Indeed, Newcastle have been able to keep a hold of Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak for now at least, as well as a certain Anthony Gordon.

Newcastle wanted to escape a ten-point deduction from the Premier League for breaking PSR rules, therefore the winger was reportedly lured by a move to Liverpool after the teams discussed a potential shock deal. Although nothing came of it, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano provided additional information.

 Liverpool move for Anthony Gordon

 Romano revealed that Liverpool do remain keen on a move for Gordon.

“So let me say that I would not be surprised if Liverpool decided to try again,” he said.

“I’m not saying that it’s going to happen, because Newcastle will not make it easy for any club interested in Anthony Gordon. They want to keep him. They want to trust him. They want him to be one of the faces of their squad for the present and future.

“So it’s not an easy one, especially after the panic of financial fair play at the end of June, but the interest of Liverpool in Anthony Gordon remains strong, and he remains one of the players they keep mentioning in internal talks at the club.”

Gordon is set for contract talks with Newcastle

The prospect of Liverpool coming in again is hardly welcome, particularly if Gordon is in fact keen on a move to Anfield.

Still, it seems as if Newcastle have something of an action plan themselves.

Reports suggest the club will sit down with Gordon when he returns from his holiday this week and discuss a new and improved contract for the forward.

Gordon not only deserves it following such a successful season last year, but enhanced terms should give him even more motivation to stay. Losing him would be the harshest blow imaginable and a terrible idea.