Man United make first move for in-demand 17-goal star, significant offer submitted

Michael Carrick, Interim Head Coach of Manchester United, arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on January 17, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Anthony Gordon could be one of the names to watch out for in the summer transfer window.The Newcastle United forward has been linked with several clubs in recent weeks, but it appears that Manchester United are the first team to make a move for him.According to reports from Spain, Manchester United have submitted a significant offer to sign the 25-year-old.Anthony Gordon is in fine formThe Newcastle attacker has done quite well, recording 22 goal contributions in all competitions (17 goals and five assists). He could be a very useful acquisition for most teams, and Manchester United have taken the lead to secure his signature. There could be an intense battle for his services this summer. German champions Bayern Munich are also interested in securing a signature.Newcastle will not want to lose an important player like him, and they could demand a premium. The report does not reveal how much Manchester United have offered for the player, but it is fair to assume they will need to pay a substantial sum to get the deal done.Gordon could be tempted to joinConvincing the 25-year-old England international to join the club might not be too difficult. He will look to take the next step in his career. At 25, this is the right time for him to move on and join a team where he can push for league titles and the UEFA Champions League.He is a dynamic attacker who can operate on the flanks and centrally. He could be the ideal acquisition for Manchester United. He will be able to slot into multiple roles and perform at a high-level. He is well settled in English football, and he could make an immediate impact at Manchester United.