Fresh doubts have emerged over the future of Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon after Eddie Howe delivered a revealing assessment of the England international following Newcastle’s latest outing.
Speaking after the match, Howe admitted that Gordon’s future at Newcastle is not certain and that long-term planning may already be underway at St James’ Park.
“Since January, really, we have been disappointed — so a change of structure really. Ant has come back to fitness. He’s training well but, also, I’m looking at the future as well.”
The comments are likely to intensify speculation surrounding Gordon’s future ahead of what could become a pivotal summer transfer window for Newcastle.
Gordon, who has been linked with several elite clubs over the past year, has endured a difficult second half of the campaign after previously establishing himself as one of Howe’s most trusted attacking players. Injuries and inconsistent performances have limited his impact since January, while Newcastle’s overall struggles this season have only added to uncertainty around the squad.
Howe’s reference to “the future” appeared particularly significant, with many supporters interpreting the statement as a sign the club could be preparing for life without the 25-year-old winger.
The Newcastle boss stopped short of directly confirming Gordon could leave, but his remarks represented one of the clearest indications yet that changes may be coming this summer.
Newcastle are expected to face another important transfer window as the club balances ambitions of returning to European football with ongoing financial considerations under Premier League profitability and sustainability regulations.
Gordon has remained a valuable asset despite his difficult run of form, and his age, Premier League experience, and England pedigree would make him an attractive target on the market should Newcastle decide to listen to offers.
Bayern Munich & Barcelona have been credited with interest in the former Everton winger, while other Champions League clubs across Europe are believed to be monitoring the situation closely.
For now, Gordon remains part of Howe’s plans, but the manager’s latest comments have inevitably raised fresh questions about whether his time on Tyneside could be approaching its conclusion.