Arsenal may be leading the Premier League, but that hasn’t stopped them from plotting their next upgrade.
With Mikel Arteta chasing a first league title in over 20 years, sporting director Andrea Berta is already accelerating a bold summer masterplan — and at the centre of it is one of the Premier League’s most electric wide attackers: Anthony Gordon.
TEAMtalk sources confirm the Newcastle and England winger is firmly on Arsenal’s radar, with Liverpool and Manchester United also circling. Newcastle, however, won’t entertain negotiations lightly. The asking price? North of £75 million.
So the question is simple: Is Gordon really an upgrade on what Arsenal already have?
The Gordon Case
On raw numbers, Gordon’s season looks explosive:
38 games
14 goals
5 assists
122 minutes per goal involvement
But the data comes with context.
Eight of those 14 goals have come from the penalty spot. Four arrived in a single Champions League match against Qarabag — two of which were penalties.
The end product, some argue, doesn’t fully match the chaos he creates.
And yet, chaos is precisely what Arteta may crave.
Gordon’s devastating acceleration forces defensive adjustments. Opponents often drag an extra midfielder wide to contain him, opening the central channels Arsenal thrive in — spaces where Martin Ødegaard once dominated and where Eberechi Eze now pulls strings.
He also offers versatility. Gordon has scored six goals in nine appearances when deployed centrally as a No.9 this season. That ability to attack space in behind adds another tactical dimension Arsenal currently lack on the left.
At 25, entering his prime, and likely England’s starting left winger at the upcoming World Cup, Gordon represents power, pace and long-term upside.
But at £75m+, it’s a statement signing.
How He Compares
Leandro Trossard
35 games
7 goals
8 assists
137 minutes per goal involvement
Reliable. Efficient. Often decisive.
Signed for just £27m, Trossard has been one of Arsenal’s smartest pieces of business in recent years. He rarely underperforms, whether starting or coming off the bench. His 66 goal involvements in 159 appearances underline consistency over explosiveness.
At 31 and under contract until 2027, he remains a trusted rotational asset. But if Gordon arrives, his long-term role becomes less certain.
Gabriel Martinelli
35 games
11 goals
3 assists
109 minutes per goal involvement
Statistically, Martinelli boasts the best minutes-per-involvement ratio of the trio. However, context matters again.
Nearly half of his appearances have come from the bench. Injuries — including a groin issue — have disrupted rhythm. And there’s a growing sense that Arsenal may consider cashing in while his market value remains high.
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are reportedly monitoring the Brazilian, with figures around €45m being discussed.
If Arsenal move for Gordon, Martinelli’s exit suddenly feels plausible.
The Bigger Picture
Arteta has alternated between Trossard and Martinelli on the left flank this season. Neither has completely nailed down the role as untouchable.
Gordon, by contrast, would arrive as a clear first-choice statement — a constant rather than rotation.
And Berta’s recruitment style suggests ambition over comfort.
Arsenal are not thinking like challengers anymore. They are thinking like champions-in-waiting.
Strengthen while ahead. Upgrade even in success. Ruthless evolution.
Of course, convincing Newcastle is another matter entirely. And Gordon himself may have a soft spot for Liverpool, the club where he began his youth career.
But Arsenal’s pitch is compelling: stability, title contention, and a defined tactical project under Arteta.
This isn’t just about numbers.
It’s about edge.
And if Arsenal truly believe Gordon provides that extra gear — the kind that decides tight title races and Champions League nights — then £75m may not look excessive.
It may look necessary.
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