Emile Heskey Backs Liverpool to Sign PL Star Who is “Capable of Scoring 20+ Goals a Season”
Arne Slot’s tenure as Liverpool manager has begun quietly on the transfer front, which isn’t unusual given the few deals concluded in the Premier League so far.
Once Euro 2024 concludes, it’s expected that Slot and the recruitment team will actively pursue various targets to bolster a squad that lagged behind Manchester City and Arsenal in the latter part of last season.
Where do the Reds need reinforcements? With Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah’s contracts set to expire in a year, a new centre-back and an additional wide option seem necessary to prepare for the potential departure of these key players.
Who are Liverpool eyeing? Recently, there’s been considerable speculation about a possible move for Anthony Gordon.
A boyhood fan of Liverpool, Gordon’s potential transfer is especially controversial due to his past connections with Everton.
Despite his history with Everton, he has since moved on and is now thriving in the Premier League with Newcastle United.
Due to concerns over a possible points deduction for not meeting profit and sustainability guidelines, there were reports that he was offered to Liverpool at the end of June.
Liverpool declined the opportunity at that time, even though the winger was reportedly eager to join the club.
There is still a possibility that Liverpool could pursue the transfer during the summer, but they might need to meet a £70m fee, according to reports.
Regardless, the move has the support of former player Emile Heskey.
What Has Heskey Said About Gordon?
Speaking exclusively to 888sport, the former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey was asked whether Gordon would be a good signing for Slot and Co.
The answer was definitive. Heskey said: “Yes it would [be a good signing] for sure. Gordon is a top young player. He is exciting, he gets the crowd off their feet and this is what you want as a winger.”
Last term, the Toon ace truly came into his own, netting 12 goals and providing 11 assists across all competitions.
However, Heskey believes the 23-year-old can achieve even more, especially if he were to play at Anfield.
The former England forward continued: “He can be capable of scoring 20+ goals a season which is what wingers have to aim for nowadays.
“He is direct and has shown for Newcastle that he can perform at a top level. I like him a lot and he has the potential to go far as he has all the credentials to be a top winger.”
Would the Newcastle star fit in back on Merseyside? Heskey certainly reckons so: “Liverpool like these types of players, so Gordon would fit into the Liverpool mould of player very well,” he told FFC.
“Playing in front of the Anfield crowd, driving forward with the ball, this move could work really well.”
Over the past year, Gordon has established himself as one of the league’s most captivating forwards.
Despite only receiving limited minutes at Euro 2024, he possesses the potential to become a key figure on the international stage in the coming years.
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