BOMBSHELL ALERT: Newcastle on the Brink of Landing an ABSOLUTE BEAST of a Striker for a Ridiculous £40m – This ‘Monster’ is Gordon 2.0 on Steroids and Will Destroy the Premier League! Fans are already losing their minds… this guy isn’t just good, he’s a goal-scoring freak show who’ll make Anthony Gordon look like a warm-up act. Get ready for total domination!
Newcastle United supporters may have mixed emotions about Anthony Gordon’s departure.
At his best, the former Everton winger was one of the Premier League’s most dangerous attacking players, producing moments of brilliance and helping himself to 17 goals last season before securing a £69 million move to FC Barcelona.
However, his inconsistency remained a concern, with only six of those goals coming in league action, making the sizeable transfer fee seem like excellent business for the Magpies.
Following a disappointing 12th-place finish in the Premier League, Newcastle are expected to reinvest Gordon’s transfer fee heavily as Eddie Howe looks to rebuild his attack.
The club has already suffered a setback in its search for a replacement after missing out on Victor Munoz, who opted to join Liverpool FC instead.
Nevertheless, Newcastle have reportedly opened discussions over a move for Lille winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo as they continue their search for fresh attacking talent.
The Magpies are also exploring options through the middle, with reports suggesting they are interested in Chelsea striker Liam Delap.
Newcastle and Everton are both believed to be monitoring the situation, while Chelsea are expected to demand around £40 million for the forward.
Although that figure appears steep for a player who endured a difficult spell at Stamford Bridge, Newcastle see similarities between Delap’s current situation and Gordon’s when he arrived from Everton in 2023.
When Gordon first joined Newcastle for a similar fee, many questioned the deal. At Everton, he had managed just seven goals and eight assists in 78 appearances.
Under Howe’s guidance, however, he developed into a far more productive player, registering 39 goals and 28 assists in 152 appearances before earning his move to Barcelona.
Gordon himself credited Howe for significantly improving his game during his time on Tyneside.
Newcastle hope Delap could experience a similar transformation.
The striker is coming off a disappointing campaign in which he scored only two goals for Chelsea, but his earlier form at Ipswich Town FC demonstrated his potential.
During the 2024/25 season, he scored 12 league goals despite Ipswich’s relegation and earned praise from teammates for his physical presence and attacking qualities.
While rebuilding Delap’s confidence will not be easy, Howe’s reputation as a strong man-manager gives Newcastle optimism.
The club believes the 25-year-old coach can once again unlock the potential of a talented English attacker, just as he did with Gordon.
If a deal is completed, Delap could become a key figure in a revamped Newcastle attack aiming to challenge much higher up the Premier League table next season.
