Newcastle United’s summer planning appears to be accelerating, with Burnley forward Jaidon Anthony now identified as a potential replacement for Anthony Gordon, according to an exclusive report from Sports Boom.
The original article claims that Newcastle have “turned their attentions to Burnley hotshot Jaidon Anthony” as uncertainty grows around Gordon’s future at St James’ Park. That line alone frames the story clearly, this is not merely about squad depth, but about contingency planning for a major attacking departure.
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Sports Boom report that Anthony has three years left on his Burnley contract, but Newcastle are prepared to make a serious move for a player valued “in the region of €30-35 million”.
That figure is significant. It places Anthony in the bracket of a targeted Premier League investment rather than a speculative punt. Newcastle have had to become more deliberate in the market, especially with Profit and Sustainability Rules shaping decisions across the top flight.
The report adds that Anthony has enjoyed “a sensational individual campaign” and has become “a revelation in the Premier League this season”. His eighth league goal, scored in Burnley’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa last weekend, appears to have reinforced interest from clubs looking for pace, directness and end product.
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Gordon Exit Talk Drives Newcastle Planning
The key line in the report centres on Newcastle preparing “for life without their star forward Gordon who continues to push towards an exit this summer”.
That is the strategic context. Gordon has become one of Newcastle’s most important attacking players under Eddie Howe, combining intensity, ball carrying and output from wide areas. Replacing him would not be simple, particularly if the club want a player who can immediately handle the rhythm and physical demands of Premier League football.
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