Anthony Gordon Blasts Transfer Speculation as 'Rubbish' Following Stunning Champions League Display
Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon has vehemently dismissed mounting transfer rumours as "a load of rubbish" following his breathtaking four-goal performance against Qarabag in the Champions League. The 24-year-old striker, who has been linked with moves to Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United, delivered a devastating first-half display that included the fastest Champions League hat-trick ever recorded by an English player.
Historic Performance Amid Transfer Speculation
Gordon's remarkable four-goal haul helped secure a commanding 6-1 away victory for Newcastle in Azerbaijan, virtually guaranteeing the Magpies' progression to the round of 16. Despite this historic achievement, the maturing striker expressed frustration with his own performance, insisting he should have scored six goals rather than four.
"I should have had six goals," Gordon admitted candidly. "I missed two chances that I should score. I don't want to call them easy but they were chances that I should score. I am always looking for more."
Transfer Rumours Forcefully Rejected
When questioned about persistent speculation linking him with a departure from Tyneside, Gordon responded with characteristic directness. "About me? I haven't seen them. What are they saying?" he initially queried before adding: "It's the same old, same old. I think they just pick names out of a hat. They do. I haven't heard anything; they might want to tell me before they tell you."
The striker, who previously acknowledged interest in a potential move to Liverpool during the summer of 2024, now appears fully committed to Newcastle's cause. "I have gone through enough transfer stuff now to know that it is all a load of rubbish," he declared emphatically.
Focus on Newcastle's Future Success
Gordon emphasised his determination to concentrate on immediate objectives rather than distant possibilities. "I am focused on me and focused on the team, I am focused on right now," he explained. "You look too far in the future and you start to underperform. And believe me I have done that before and I am not going to do that now."
The forward's impressive statistics this season now stand at 10 Champions League goals and 14 across all competitions, yet he remains characteristically self-critical about his achievements.
Newcastle's Trophy Ambitions Remain Strong
Despite the comprehensive victory, both Gordon and manager Eddie Howe refused to consider the tie settled. "A tie is never dead - even at 6-1," Gordon cautioned. "We have all watched football enough, anything can happen. They are a great team, they have a lot of quality, I actually think we just defended really well."
With Newcastle's FA Cup campaign continuing alongside their European ambitions, Gordon expressed optimism about the club's trophy prospects. When asked whether Newcastle could lift silverware this season, he concluded: "I hope so, I hope so."
The striker's combination of on-field excellence and off-field candour has solidified his status as a key figure in Newcastle's pursuit of success across multiple competitions this season.
