Liverpool are closing in on one of the most intriguing transfer manoeuvres of the summer, and it may all hinge on an unexpected ally: Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon.
The Reds have made 19-year-old RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande their primary target to replace the outgoing Mohamed Salah. The Ivorian winger has been nothing short of spectacular in the Bundesliga this season, contributing 22 goal involvements and earning his first senior call-ups for Ivory Coast. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, where Diomande is expected to feature prominently, Liverpool are determined to wrap up a deal swiftly before his stock rises even further.
Leipzig are demanding a hefty fee in the region of £86 million for the two-footed teenager, who can operate effectively on either flank with blistering pace, trickery, and clinical finishing. A host of Europe’s elite clubs, including Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, are monitoring the situation, making the pursuit far from straightforward.
Here is where Anthony Gordon enters the equation as Liverpool’s unlikely secret weapon.
Bayern Munich are actively in the market for a winger this summer and have identified both Diomande and Gordon as key options. However, the enormous price tag attached to the Leipzig star is reportedly proving prohibitive for the German champions. According to reports, Bayern are now turning their attention towards the proven Premier League performer in Gordon, who is “high among their options.”
The England international, admired by Bayern’s hierarchy, is said to be open to a move to the Allianz Arena to link up with Harry Kane. Newcastle have placed a £75 million valuation on their star, and Chronicle Live understands that the Magpies would be willing to open talks if Bayern meet that figure. Gordon himself is reportedly keen on the switch to Germany.
This shift in Bayern’s focus could hand Liverpool a significant advantage. If the Bavarian giants pivot fully towards Gordon, it would reduce direct competition for Diomande and potentially soften Leipzig’s negotiating stance — or at least remove one heavyweight rival from the equation. The ECHO reports that Liverpool have already been in contact with Diomande’s representatives at Roc Nation Sports, signalling serious intent.
Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann is a vocal advocate for the move, describing Diomande in glowing terms:
“He’s outstanding. He’s certainly the best player in the Bundesliga this season. Not many people may know about him now, but I’m sure they will after the World Cup because he is an outstanding player. He plays off the left or the right, he’s two-footed, with pace and trickery. He’s a wonderful player, not only to watch but also very efficient and effective… With the pace he has, he’s very hard to catch. I wouldn’t think it’s too early for him. I think you need to get the fans behind you and Diomande could do that. Liverpool need a signing like Diomande to really make the punters look forward to the new season again.”
The potential domino effect is clear: Bayern’s interest in Gordon could clear a path for Liverpool to land their top attacking target without entering a full-blown bidding war with the German giants. While nothing is guaranteed in the chaotic world of summer transfers, this emerging scenario gives the Reds a tactical edge in their bid to secure one of Europe’s brightest young talents for what could ultimately prove to be a transformative £86m investment.
Arne Slot’s side would gain a dynamic, versatile forward capable of making an immediate impact, injecting fresh excitement into Anfield as they turn the page on the Salah era. Whether Bayern fully commit to Gordon or continue chasing Diomande remains to be seen — but for now, Anthony Gordon has inadvertently become Liverpool’s most valuable supporting actor in one of the summer’s biggest sagas.