Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe's response to Anthony Gordon transfer question after Carabao Cup win
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Howe spoke to the media after tonight's 1-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first leg win over Southampton at the St Mary's Stadium. The game, which was decided by a second-half strike from Joelinton, kicked off amid talks with Everton over a move for the 21-year-old forward in this month’s transfer window.
Asked for an update on Gordon, United's head coach said: “Honestly, I’ve got no idea. I’ve been preparing for the game, so I’ve got no idea. But I wouldn’t comment on individual players anyway.
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Hide Ad“I’ve got no idea if we’ve got any closer to anything, but we’re actively looking, I’ve said that. But, as of tonight, I have no update.”
Reflecting on the game, Howe said: “We were looking to win the game, that was our approach. I don’t think we were at our best, but we did enough to deserve to win.