“Newcastle United SLAM Brakes on £100M Anthony Gordon Liverpool MEGA-DEAL Bombshell – Joao Pedro Twist SHOCKS Fans!”

Newcastle United remain composed despite reports over the weekend linking Anthony Gordon with a sensational £100 million move to Liverpool.

While speculation has swirled, club sources insist there has been no internal indication of an impending sale.

Meanwhile, Liverpool have conducted their transfer business discreetly, offering no clear signs of concrete interest in the England international.

Newcastle have made it clear they won’t accept any cut-price offers for key players, particularly amid ongoing concerns about Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

Retaining top talent remains the club’s priority, even as they prepare to manage spending more tightly.

Manager Eddie Howe will operate within a defined budget this summer, though there is still room to manoeuvre financially.

The club’s current focus is to present healthy financials before the crucial PSR deadline on June 30.

Once that hurdle is cleared, the Magpies expect to step up their transfer activity in July. Several high-earning players could be moved on by then, easing budgetary constraints.

However, with pre-season training now less than three weeks away, there is growing urgency as Howe has yet to welcome any new senior additions.

For Gordon to depart, it would require a significant bid from Liverpool, followed by a determined push from the player’s camp.

Such a move would shatter Newcastle’s transfer record, with their current highest sale—shared by Elliot Anderson and Andy Carroll—standing at £35 million.

Any deal for Gordon would need to far exceed that figure, and as of now, sources confirm that no approach has been made.

Joao Pedro Rumours Swirl

Elsewhere, talk has emerged of Newcastle initiating contact with Brighton over Joao Pedro. However, sources at Brighton insist that the Brazilian forward will only be sold for a fee above £60 million.

Newcastle, adhering to a strict wage and valuation structure, have not submitted any formal bid.

This scenario echoes last summer’s pursuit of Marc Guehi, where Newcastle were willing to go as high as £70 million before withdrawing when Crystal Palace refused to budge.

The club remains wary of being overcharged—a phenomenon they refer to as the “Saudi tax”—and are unwilling to pay above market value.

Dubravka Edging Towards Exit

Meanwhile, veteran goalkeeper Martin Dubravka looks increasingly likely to depart.

As reported by Chronicle Live, the Slovakian stopper is not content with a backup role for the upcoming season and is seeking regular playing time ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Despite his age, Newcastle expect to receive a transfer fee for Dubravka after extending his contract in January.

Talks have reportedly taken place between his representatives and multiple Saudi Pro League and European clubs.

Newcastle still have multiple goalkeeping options in the squad, even with John Ruddy out of contract.

A move for Burnley’s James Trafford remains under consideration as the Magpies look to bolster their goalkeeping ranks ahead of the new campaign.