The Magpies boss dismisses exit rumors, insisting his star winger remains fully focused on a strong finish as the club navigates a high-stakes end to the season.
Eddie Howe says Anthony Gordon remains committed to Newcastle United amid ongoing speculation around the winger’s future.
Gordon’s situation has become one of the talking points around Newcastle heading into the final weeks of the season, with the summer transfer window now moving closer. Howe, however, was keen to keep the focus on Newcastle’s remaining Premier League fixtures rather than what may happen once the campaign is over.
Speaking in his press conference, the Newcastle head coach said he did not want to get drawn too far into individual timelines or transfer discussions.
“It is difficult for me to comment too much on individual players and timescales as that is going into an area that isn’t really my forte,” Howe said.
“I will leave that to other people. All I am doing is trying to finish the season in a strong way and make sure players are committed to the here and now.”
That is the message Howe wants to drive home to the squad. Newcastle still have three games to play and need to finish strongly, aiming to end a difficult campaign with as much momentum as possible.
Howe made clear that he sees little value in looking too far ahead while there is still football to be played.
“There is no point looking to the future,” he said. “The summer transfer window is difficult to predict and difficult to see what is going to happen on any level at this moment in time.
“We have three games to play and our full focus is on that.”
Gordon has been an important player for Newcastle since arriving from Everton, and any uncertainty around his future will naturally attract attention. The England international has developed into one of Howe’s key attacking players, offering direct running, intensity and goal threat from wide areas.
But Howe insisted that Gordon’s place in the squad itself shows he remains focused on Newcastle’s immediate objectives.
Asked directly whether Gordon was committed to the cause, Howe said: “Yeah, he wouldn’t be in the squad if that wasn’t the case.
“I judge that on my relationship with the player and how I see them train.”
That response leaves little room for doubt over Howe’s current stance. Whatever happens in the summer, the Newcastle boss believes Gordon is still applying himself properly and remains part of the group for the run-in.
For Newcastle, the timing matters. Transfer speculation can quickly become a distraction, particularly around high-profile players, but Howe’s priority is clearly to keep the dressing room focused on the final three matches.
Gordon’s long-term future may become a bigger subject once the window opens. For now, Howe’s message is simple: Newcastle are not treating him as a player whose focus has drifted.