- Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon has been linked with a summer move to Arsenal, following his impressive form including four goals in a recent Champions League play-off game against Qarabag.
- Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has urged Gordon to ignore the transfer speculation, emphasising the need for him to remain fully focused on his current season and potential international commitments.
- Howe stated he has limited power to prevent such rumours but hopes the ongoing talk will not unsettle Gordon, who signed a new long-term contract in October 2024.
- The manager highlighted that players must put transfer speculation out of their minds and concentrate on football due to the demanding schedule and lack of time for distractions.
- Howe also questioned the media's role in generating transfer stories involving numerous Newcastle players, challenging the sources of such reports.
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Eddie Howe urges Anthony Gordon to put Arsenal transfer links ‘out of his brain’
