"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. 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 Anthony in the summer as well."
"It's your industry that is creating those stories. If you don't read it you don't know who has been linked to who. Is it not just part of modern day football that everyone is just linked with moves these days, not just Newcastle players, but potentially a lot of other clubs have the same issues."
"It's irrelevant really. It's how the players react to that. If they absorb it and it affects them, then that's a negative. But I think our players are robust enough to ignore it."
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe addressed transfer speculation surrounding forward Anthony Gordon, who has been linked with Arsenal. Gordon previously dismissed such rumors as unfounded. Howe emphasized the importance of maintaining focus during crucial matches and international considerations. He acknowledged that Newcastle has experienced similar situations, notably when Alexander Isak was sold to Liverpool for a British record fee. Howe stated that transfer rumors are inevitable in modern football and affect multiple clubs, not just Newcastle. He believes the responsibility lies with players to remain mentally strong and unaffected by media narratives, trusting his squad's resilience to handle such distractions.
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