Anthony Gordon feels brunt of Newcastle fans' frustrations after failed Liverpool move

Anthony Gordon has come in for criticism from Newcastle fans after the disappointing defeat to Fulham. Despite Eddie Howe's team only losing two points this season, they've seemed sluggish in the early stages of the campaign, with Gordon struggling to make a significant impact.

For the Saturday afternoon journey to Craven Cottage, Gordon was once again in the starting line-up, alongside Alexander Isak, despite serious concerns about his fitness. Besides Harvey Barnes, Newcastle's attack has been lackluster, with Gordon scoring just one goal in five league starts.

In the match against Fulham, Newcastle quickly fell behind with Raul Jimenez and Emile Smith Rowe both finding the net within the first 22 minutes. Barnes managed to claw one back shortly after the second half started, but Reiss Nelson re-established Fulham's two-goal lead in the closing stages.

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Gordo struggled to get into the game, although he did force Bernd Leno into a clever save in the second half. Despite this, it seems that Newcastle fans are growing tired of their No 10's performances, with an intriguing theory emerging that his attention has been diverted and he is no longer fully committed to Newcastle.

During the summer transfer window, Gordon was heavily linked with a switch to Liverpool, in a potential deal that could have seen Joe Gomez moving in the opposite direction. However, Yankuba Minteh's move to Brighton instead helped Newcastle United alleviate their financial concerns.

Despite remaining at St James' Park, rumors'of a move to Liverpool persist, with Arne Slot's signing of Federico Chiesa indicating his desire for an attacking addition. Given the strong performances of Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo, it's unclear where Gordon would fit into the Liverpool squad.

However, if an opportunity arises, Liverpool should seize it considering Gordon's impressive Premier League performance over recent years. The 23 year old has just over 18 months left on his contract, amidst rumors that Newcastle are keen to offer him a lucrative new deal.