Arsenal’s search for attacking reinforcements is picking up speed. With a deal for Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres nearly wrapped up, Mikel Arteta is ready to widen his focus to the left flank.
While Real Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes remains high on the wishlist, Caught Offside reports suggest Arsenal are also weighing a move for Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon—a player long admired by Liverpool.
Newcastle could be tempted by an offer in the region of £80 million, though Gordon remains central to Eddie Howe’s plans.
Last season, he registered nine goals and seven assists, and his versatility allows him to operate both wide and centrally.
The timing is delicate. With Alexander Isak already seeking a move away, Newcastle may hesitate to lose another key forward.
Yet Gordon’s profile—pace, directness, and homegrown quality—makes him one of English football’s standout young talents.
For Arsenal, Gordon would be a seamless addition—Premier League ready, tactically flexible, and capable of hitting the ground running. But the Rodrygo question lingers.
With his position under threat in Xabi Alonso’s system, Madrid could allow him to leave for a fee similar to Gordon’s.
Rodrygo’s proven pedigree on the biggest stage and his ability to thrive under pressure arguably make him the more transformative option. For Arsenal, the choice may come down to proven brilliance versus emerging promise.
Either way, the next weeks could see Arteta land a winger capable of elevating the club’s title ambitions.