Newcastle's Gordon linked with Bayern Munich move
Eddie Howe is certain Anthony Gordon remains committed to Newcastle United and would drop the winger if he felt otherwise amid rumours he could leave for Bayern Munich.
Gordon's future has been questioned in recent weeks, with Newcastle likely to miss out on European qualification as it sits 13th in the Premier League with three games remaining.
The England international has not appeared since a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace last month because of a hip injury, but he was an unused substitute for last week's win over Brighton and Hove Albion.
But reports have emerged suggesting Bundesliga champion Bayern has opened talks with the Magpies over a big-money move for Gordon, who arrived from Everton in 2023.
Speaking ahead of Newcastle's trip to Nottingham Forest this weekend, Howe was asked if he was aware of any talks over a possible transfer for Gordon.
He replied: "No, none. That's not something I'm involved in."
Asked if he still felt Gordon was 100 per cent committed to the cause, Howe replied: "Yeah. He wouldn't be in the squad if that was not the case.
"As I've said many times, I don't judge that on communications elsewhere. I do that through my relationship with the player and how I see them train."
Howe recently said he would not use any player who did not show total commitment, but he has now clarified that those comments were not aimed at Gordon in particular.
"I always do what's right for the team and best for the football club," he said.
"Those comments weren't related to Anthony Gordon, they were general, and I like to think I've been consistent with that in my time here. That's not going to change now."
Gordon has scored six goals and provided two assists in 26 Premier League games this season, putting him on course for his worst figures in a full campaign with Newcastle.
He scored 11 goals and registered 10 assists in 2023-2024, then scored six and assisted five in 2024-2025.
