"I'm not sure there's a lot I can do about that. I've not seen the story, so it's news to me. But we're mid-season, we're in the middle of some of the biggest games of his career and who knows what's going to happen internationally with him in the summer as well? He's not got time to look left or right, he's got to be fully focused on straight ahead and the next game and trying to be as good as he can be."
"Only if he reads it, I suppose. In this age, there's always rumour and speculation. I don't see probably 90% of it -- I'm sure the players probably see more than I do -- but I think it comes with the territory of being a top player and playing at this level, that there's going to be speculation. I think you've just got to put it out of your brain and you've got to focus on the football."
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has cautioned striker Anthony Gordon against being distracted by reports linking him to Arsenal. Gordon recently signed a long-term contract with Newcastle in October 2024 and scored four goals in the Champions League playoff victory over Qarabag. Howe acknowledges he has limited ability to prevent transfer speculation but emphasizes Gordon must concentrate on upcoming matches and his England World Cup prospects. The manager notes that transfer rumors are inevitable for top players at this level and advises Gordon to avoid reading speculation. Howe draws parallels to Alexander Isak's departure to Liverpool last summer, expressing hope that Gordon will remain focused on football rather than being unsettled by continued transfer talk.
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