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Gordon has been linked with a move away from Newcastle for over a year now, with Liverpool previously tipped to poach the England international. But another club has now entered the conversation after the winger named Tottenham captain Heung-Min Son as one of his favourite ever players.

WHAT HAPPENED?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">gordon: “son is one of my favourite player ever in the premier league he play my position so he’s a role model for me also spoke to him a couple times he talks to me after games he’s a really really nice guy so humble a real role model a legend in england &amp; in korea amazing guy” <a href="https://t.co/XtsgWmOXoB">pic.twitter.com/XtsgWmOXoB</a>— ⚽️©౨ৎ🏆 (@librarygreenie) <a href="https://twitter.com/librarygreenie/status/1950552274696118562?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Tottenham were interested in Gordon during his Everton days and may be looking for a Son successor with the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lafc-reportedly-set-sights-on-tottenham-star-heung-min-son-as-mls-club-seeks-major-summer-transfer/blt5fa932c51b062b1a" target="_blank">South Korean in talks to join LAFC this summer.</a> However, with Newcastle missing out on so many transfer targets and likely to lose Alexander Isak, they may not be willing to sanction the sale of another attacking star.

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Gordon and Son will come face-to-face with each other on Sunday when Spurs play Newcastle in South Korea. Gordon was giving his interview having already arrived in Son's homeland, which may explain the added praise for the 33-year-old.

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VIDEO: Anthony Gordon drops transfer hint during Newcastle's pre-season tour after naming Premier League rival as his 'role model' | Goal.com

Newcastle star Anthony Gordon has sparked rumours over his future on Tyneside after naming a Premier League as one of his &apos;favourite players ever&apos; and role model.

VIDEO: Anthony Gordon drops transfer hint during Newcastle&apos;s pre-season tour after naming Premier League rival as his &apos;role model&apos;

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