Liverpool's Transfer Business: Potential Impact of Newcastle United's Signings
Liverpool have been busy this summer with three new signings, but their transfer business may be affected by events at other Premier League clubs. Nottingham Forest have rejected a £45million bid from Newcastle United for Anthony Elanga, who was heavily linked with Liverpool last year. If Newcastle sign Elanga, it could impact Anthony Gordon's future at St James' Park, potentially leading to a return to Liverpool.
Key Takeaways:
- Liverpool have completed three new signings this summer, with Florian Wirtz joining Jeremie Frimpong and Armin Pecsi.
- Nottingham Forest have rejected a £45million bid from Newcastle United for Anthony Elanga.
- A potential transfer of Elanga to Newcastle could impact Anthony Gordon's future at St James' Park.
- Gordon was the subject of interest from Liverpool last summer, having agreed a deal in principle with Newcastle worth £75million.
- Joe Gomez would have signed for Newcastle as part of the package, but the deal fell through when Newcastle backed out to raise funds for the Premier League's Profit & Sustainability Rules.
- The sale of Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh freed up funds for Newcastle, meaning they no longer needed to sell Gordon to Liverpool.
- Possible negotiations with Liverpool may occur if Gordon's departure becomes a possibility, but the outcome is uncertain.
Statistics:
- £45million: rejected bid from Newcastle United for Anthony Elanga.
- £75million: deal in principle agreed between Liverpool and Newcastle for Anthony Gordon last summer.
- £45million: proposed transfer fee for Joe Gomez to sign for Newcastle United as part of the Gordon deal.
- 12 months: time period since Anthony Gordon was heavily linked with a move to Liverpool.
- 2: number of signings Liverpool have made in the transfer market so far this summer.
Sources:
- Chronicle Live