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Eddie Howe has confirmed he would like Anthony Gordon to sign a new contract.
The 23-year-old winger had become restless after one failed transfer to Liverpool in the summer left him wondering about his place in the Newcastle United team.
Suffering as a result of the uncertainty, the former Everton winger’s form has dipped, opening the door for Harvey Barnes to become Howe’s first-choice left-back.
Eddie Howe opens up about Anthony Gordon’s contract situation
However, speaking candidly about Gordon’s contract situation, which saw the Magpies promise him a new deal that better reflected his importance after he failed to move to Anfield, Howe believes a new deal could be the best interest of the player.
“We would like you to commit your future here,” he said, as he quoted Craig Hope.
“We have to try to help him get back to his best levels. If that means signing a new contract, I’m in favor of that, to help him settle down and concentrate on his football.”
Taking the spotlight off the club after negotiations were recently described as making slow progress‘, Howe’s comments have put the ball in the player’s court.
The pressure to perform is on
Should he agree to a new and improved deal, he will certainly be under pressure to see it through, and if he doesn’t, the Magpies will be validated in their desire to sell him later on, a risk-reward scenario which Gordon must value. before deciding their next step.
Although there have been reports Sporting director Paul Mitchell may not agree with the renewal of the contracts of some Newcastle playersGordon’s probably won’t be one.
The England international is one of the club’s blue chip players and is of great value. Retaining it is important, but recovering it to the maximum is paramount.