Fresh uncertainty has emerged surrounding the future of Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon after head coach Eddie Howe was asked whether the England international may have already played his final game for the club
Eddie Howe Faces Fresh Anthony Gordon Questions as Newcastle United Future Doubts Intensify Amid Bayern Munich Interest
Fresh uncertainty has emerged surrounding the future of Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon after head coach Eddie Howe was asked whether the England international may have already played his final game for the club.
Gordon has not featured for Newcastle since the middle of April and has now missed the Magpies’ last five matches during a period that has fuelled growing speculation over his long-term future at St James’ Park.
The 25-year-old initially missed fixtures against AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal through injury, but after returning to fitness he was surprisingly left unused on the bench against Brighton & Hove Albion, Nottingham Forest and West Ham United.
His absence from the starting line-up has inevitably sparked questions among supporters, especially given Howe’s recent comments about squad selection and future planning.
Speaking earlier this month, Howe admitted he had been choosing certain teams with a “partial view to the future,” a statement that immediately intensified speculation surrounding several players whose futures remain unresolved heading into the summer transfer window.
The Newcastle boss has also previously insisted that he would not select players unless he believed they were fully committed to the club’s project, adding further intrigue to Gordon’s current situation.
While Howe stopped short of confirming any impending departure, the continued omission of one of Newcastle’s most influential attacking players has raised eyebrows both internally and among supporters.
Transfer rumours have only added to the uncertainty. Gordon’s representatives were recently photographed in Barcelona, prompting widespread speculation across Europe regarding possible negotiations with elite clubs.
However, it is believed that Bayern Munich are currently leading the race for the former Everton winger. Reports emerging from Germany claim Gordon has already agreed personal terms on a proposed five-year contract with the Bundesliga giants.
Such reports remain unconfirmed by Newcastle, but the growing noise around the player’s future comes at a delicate time for Howe as he prepares for another crucial summer rebuild.
Gordon has been a major figure since arriving from Everton, bringing pace, intensity and creativity to Newcastle’s frontline. His performances last season established him as one of the Premier League’s most dangerous wide attackers and also earned him senior recognition with England national football team.
Should Gordon leave, it would represent one of the most significant departures of the Howe era and potentially force Newcastle into the market for a major attacking replacement ahead of next season.
For now, supporters are left waiting for clarity as speculation continues to grow over whether the winger has already played his final match in black and white.
