Anthony Elanga & Mehrdad Ghodoussi react as Newcastle United agree deal with £45m forward

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News of Anthony Gordon’s new ‘long-term contract’ at Newcastle United has been met with a warm reception from fans, players and former co-owners alike.

Following confirmation of the deal, Gordon posted a photo of himself with Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell and head coach Eddie Howe at the club’s Darsley Park training ground on Instagram.

Gordon captioned the image with: “So proud to have signed a new long-term deal. I’ve loved every minute of playing for this club, since the moment I signed.

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“Some amazing memories so far and still so much more to achieve.”

Gordon joined Newcastle from Everton for £45million in January 2023 and has since scored 15 goals and assisted 11 in 74 competitive appearances for the club. His performances during the 2023-24 campaign saw him named as Newcastle’s ‘player of the season’.

Among those responding to the news of Gordon’s new contract included former Newcastle co-owner Mehrdad Ghodoussi, who replied with raising hands and a heart emoji. Ghodoussi was spotted in Real Madrid’s directors' box during the 5-2 win over Borussia Dortmund at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night.

Ghodoussi and his partner Amanda Staveley have also been linked with investing in Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.

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Another interesting reply came from Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga, who wrote: “Congrats bro.”

Elanga has been targeted as a potential signing for Newcastle with the club holding talks with Forest over the summer. The 22-year-old was also reportedly subject to an attempted deadline-day move to Newcastle, though this was later played down by the club.

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