PL speed demon wanted by United delivers statement on his future amid escalating transfer speculation

Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon has broken his silence on speculation that he is on the radar of Manchester United and other Premier League heavyweights. In demand United are expected to strengthen their attacking ranks in the upcoming summer transfer window, especially because of the expected permanent exits of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho. Sancho is set to become a free agent upon the expiry of his United contract, while Rashford is likely to join Barcelona on a permanent basis amidst his impressive loan stint. United are exploring the market for reinforcements in the left-wing position and have lined up moves for the likes of Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig), Mateus Mane (Wolverhampton Wanderers) and Gordon. Newcastle have endured a challenging Premier League season, and as things stand, securing a guaranteed Champions League spot looks like a tall order. With questions lingering over Eddie Howe’s long-term future, the Magpies now face a period of instability that could lead to the departure of some of their key players. A recent report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that United and Liverpool are battling to sign Gordon. It was indicated that United are prepared to offer as much as £87 million to lure Gordon to Old Trafford. However, the England international has insisted he is not aware of any interest in his signature as he reaffirmed his committment to Newcastle. Gordon responds Gordon spoke to reporters after his superb performance in Newcastle’s 6-1 Champions League victory over Qarabag on Wednesday. He scored four goals. Asked about the growing noise that he could be on his way out of Tyneside, Gordon answered [as quoted by ChronicleLive], “About me? I haven’t seen them. What are they saying?” “It’s the same old, same old. I think they just pick names out of a hat. They do (names out of the hat). I haven’t heard anything; they might want to tell me before they tell you (the media).” On whether he wants to be a Newcastle legend, Gordon remarked, “Of course. I have gone through enough transfer stuff now to know that it is all a load of rubbish.” He added, “I am focused on me and focused on the team, I am focused on right now. 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.” United are next in action on Monday when they face Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!