Anthony Gordon Reveals Issue Within Newcastle Squad

Newcastle United winger, Anthony Gordon, has urged local press and fans to end their transfer talk as players continue to feel the effects of speculation.

Gordon emphasizes his complete commitment to Newcastle after nearly transferring to Liverpool during the summer.

“I’ve had a lot this year about my future, where I’m going, where I want to go without anyone asking me,” Gordon told Sky Sports.

“It’s all a bit… Just leave me to play football! I just want to be happy (and) play football. I love being here, I’ve said it plenty of times. With the speculation, people assume that it’s all correct when you’ve not heard from me once that I’m unhappy at this place.

“I love everyone here, I love playing football here. That was all that was.”

Gordon added, “It has (frustrated me). It has taken me away from enjoying my football. That’s where the inconsistency has come from because I’ve got caught in (the speculation) a little bit.

“I just want to play football, especially for Newcastle. We’re only human, I’m only 23. All I’ve heard is, ‘When is he leaving?’. Who said I was ever going to leave?

“I’m very, very happy here. I love playing football here. Alex (Isak) and Bruno (Guimaraes) probably think the same thing. We’re all young and we’re all human beings, so if people talk about that and it questions our character, it’s hard.”