Arsenal have carried out detailed work on Anthony Gordon’s situation and are closely monitoring his availability, with the England star one of four key winger targets for the summer, sources can confirm.
The Newcastle winger is one of several high-profile names being linked with a potential move to the Emirates Stadium, despite the Magpies making it clear internally that there will be no fire sale at St James’ Park this summer.
Gordon, 25, is not the only Newcastle player attracting serious interest from North London. Arsenal’s recruitment team, led by sporting director Andrea Berta, is also monitoring full-back Tino Livramento and midfielder Sandro Tonali, raising the intriguing possibility of a multi-player raid on Eddie Howe’s squad.
However, it is Gordon who stands out as a particularly strong fit for a priority area: the left side of Mikel Arteta’s attack. Dynamic, direct, and proven at the highest level, the former Everton man could provide the cutting edge Arsenal have been seeking on that flank.
Arsenal’s dream attacking target remains Julian Alvarez, but sources indicate the Argentine has made it clear in discussions that he prefers to operate centrally. While the Gunners remain firmly in the race for the Atletico Madrid forward — especially if Barcelona fail to advance a deal — they are actively exploring elite wide alternatives.
Last summer, Arsenal chose to retain both Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli to maintain depth on the left, but a reshuffle could now see one of those players move on to accommodate fresh talent.
Berta and the club’s recruitment team have cast their net wide. Other names under consideration include RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, Athletic Club star Nico Williams, and AC Milan’s Rafael Leao. Arsenal would also be firmly in the mix if Paris Saint-Germain made any of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doue, or Bradley Barcola available this summer, although those scenarios are viewed as highly unlikely.
Gordon remains very much part of the conversation. The England international is eager to compete at the highest level on a consistent basis, and Newcastle’s failure to secure Champions League football for next season has not gone unnoticed by his camp.
Liverpool are long-term admirers of the player, but Gordon’s representatives have made Arsenal aware that the opportunity to work under Arteta is one that would strongly appeal to him.
Newcastle find themselves in a delicate position. The club acknowledges that player sales will be required this summer to facilitate a squad rebuild under financial constraints. Yet the question of exactly how many key figures they are willing to lose — and whether Gordon becomes one of them — remains unresolved.
A move for Gordon would represent a bold statement of intent from Arsenal as they look to close the gap on their title rivals. With his pace, work rate, and goal threat, the 25-year-old could inject new energy into Arteta’s attack and further strengthen the English core of the squad.
As the summer transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on whether Arsenal can turn their detailed scouting of Gordon — and the wider Newcastle contingent — into concrete action. A deal would not come cheap, but for a player who fits Arteta’s system so naturally, it could prove to be one of the most eye-catching transfers of the window.