{"id":471062,"date":"2026-02-16T01:04:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T01:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/471062\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T01:04:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T01:04:09","slug":"anthony-gordons-role-in-meeting-homegrown-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/471062\/","title":{"rendered":"Anthony Gordon\u2019s role in meeting homegrown requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"\/ Add as preferred source on Google <\/a> <\/p>\n

Liverpool will be looking to continue the squad rebuild that started last summer, and long-time target Anthony Gordon makes sense for a couple of reasons. <\/p>\n

The squad needs to be fleshed out with some clever Liverpool-type signings who can help address the depth issue. <\/p>\n

There will be room for one or two more high-profile moves, and that could include returning to the negotiating table with Newcastle. <\/p>\n

Who gets your vote for man of the match in an excellent win over Brighton, and why? <\/p>\n

The Reds are BACK<\/p>\n

\"CurtisPhoto by Darren Staples \/ AFP via Getty Images <\/p>\n

With Curtis Jones\u2019 Liverpool future in question<\/a>, it gives us another reason to want Gordon to come to Anfield<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Anthony Gordon to Liverpool would ensure a local element <\/p>\n

There are less and less Liverpool natives making it in the first-team. <\/p>\n

In fact, there are very few English players left in the squad. <\/p>\n

Jones is happy with his Liverpool form<\/a>, but not necessarily with how often he is getting to play. Should he agitate for a move, it would be a landmark moment for the club with no one born in the city playing a significant role. <\/p>\n

Gordon<\/a>, a Scouser, would kill two birds with one stone. <\/p>\n

Not only because of where he\u2019s from, but how he plays. Especially how he plays against Liverpool, actually. <\/p>\n

\"AnthonyPhoto by Daniela Porcelli\/Sports Press Photo\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

He\u2019s pacey, direct, and more akin to a Luis Diaz than anyone currently in the squad. <\/p>\n

He would cost a pretty penny, but it\u2019s a position Liverpool<\/a> need a long-term solution for. Whether Jones stays or goes, Gordon is a target that should be pursued. <\/p>\n

He has a relationship with Alexander Isak and his work-rate would be a huge addition to the front line. That he would help bring some semblance of a local feel to the side is just a bonus. <\/p>\n

Jones<\/a> is a tricky one. <\/p>\n

He\u2019s a valuable squad piece and a player any top club would want. <\/p>\n

The issue is that, at 25, he probably wants to be a bigger factor for his team. That could force him to move elsewhere. <\/p>\n

Slot was asked about the midfielder\u2019s future before Liverpool\u2019s FA Cup win against Brighton<\/a>. <\/p>\n

HYPOTHETICAL: Liverpool can only have one local lad in the squad next season\u2026 <\/p>\n

Who are you choosing and why? \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n

Two very different Scousers \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n

\"CurtisPhoto by George Wood\/Getty Images <\/p>\n

He said in his press conference<\/a>: \u201cIt\u2019s completely normal that top clubs show interest in him, just like we\u2019re working on extending his deal while others want to sign him.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s in our plans for the coming weeks, the months ahead, and next season as well.\u201d <\/p>\n

That sounds pretty concrete, but we know how quickly things can change in football. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s better for Liverpool if Jones stays, but should he choose to explore pastures new, it should push Liverpool towards a move for Gordon. Even if no sale happens, the Newcastle star would be an exciting addition. <\/p>\n

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