Curtis Jones had only a brief appearance in Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Newcastle tonight, but he still managed to draw attention after full-time at Anfield.
The midfielder, who started in recent matches against Aston Villa and Manchester City, was limited to a late substitute role against the Magpies. One notable opponent on the pitch was Anthony Gordon, a fellow Scouser and his former England Under-21 teammate from their European Championship-winning squad two years ago.
Interestingly, Gordon came close to joining Liverpool last summer before a proposed transfer fell through. Had things played out differently, the winger could have been lining up in the home dressing room at Anfield rather than playing against the Reds.
Jones and Gordon’s Post-Match Exchange
After the final whistle, Jones and Gordon were seen engaged in a deep conversation on the Anfield pitch, with footage of their interaction shared by @asim_lfc on X. While the content of their discussion remains unknown, the fan who posted the clip humorously suggested that Jones might have been reminding Gordon of how he could have been in contention for a Premier League winner’s medal had he made the move to Liverpool.
Was it just a friendly chat between two longtime acquaintances, or was there more to it? Given the speculation surrounding Gordon’s potential switch to LFC last summer, the conversation naturally piqued the curiosity of Kopites.
Could Jones have been making a subtle pitch to persuade his fellow Scouser to join Arne Slot’s squad in the upcoming transfer window? With Liverpool now 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League, the club presents an enticing prospect. While the Reds currently boast strong depth in wide positions, a future move for Gordon isn’t out of the question. If Liverpool were to reignite their interest, now might be the perfect time for the former Everton winger to make the switch from St James’ Park to Anfield.