Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has heavily implied that star winger Anthony Gordon may have already played his final match for the club.
Speaking at a press conference today, Eddie Howe addressed Gordon’s recent omission from the starting lineup, fueled by intense transfer speculation linking the England international with European giants Bayern Munich.
​The 25-year-old forward has been a notable absentee from the Magpies’ matchday squads over the last four games.
While the initial sidelining was credited to a hip flexor injury, Gordon remained an unused substitute even after returning to full fitness.
When pressed on whether his selection choices were directly tied to preparing for life without the winger, Howe delivered an honest assessment.
The Newcastle United coach give an honest assessment of the situation with Anthony Gordon which is increasingly looking like he is set to leave.
Eddie said: “Anthony’s just come back from injury. The team has played well in his absence. And [he’s not been selected] with a partial view to the future.
“You’ve always got an eye on the future. The team, and everything [else] evolves so quickly.
“We are going into a transfer window with a lot of unknowns for us and there will be a feeling of change this summer.
Rumors regarding Gordon’s departure have escalated rapidly over the final weeks of the 2025/26 campaign.
Reports indicate that Bayern Munich, under Vincent Kompany, have already opened advanced negotiations and allegedly agreed on personal terms with the winger.
​However, the Bundesliga powerhouse isn’t the only suitor monitoring the situation. Elite Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, are also reportedly prepared to launch formal bids to keep the electric attacker in England.
​Despite the noise, Newcastle is expected to play hardball. Gordon has had a spectacular season, cementing himself as the Magpies’ top goalscorer with 17 goals in all competitions.
With four years remaining on his current contract, St. James’ Park officials have reportedly slapped a steep £75 million price tag on their prized asset.
The timing of this revelation adds immense drama to Newcastle’s final stretch of the season. The Magpies are gearing up to host West Ham United this Sunday in a crucial Premier League fixture.
Whether Gordon will make a final, emotional farewell appearance in front of the home crowd remains entirely up in the air.
​As the summer transfer window approaches, it appears increasingly certain that Newcastle United is preparing for a new era that likely won’t feature Anthony Gordon.
