Anthony Gordon's blockbuster move to Liverpool has collapsed, and it's just as well considering the clashes he's had with Reds legends in the past.

The Newcastle winger, 23, had been heavily linked with a move to Anfield this summer, with the Magpies under pressure to sell players in order to comply with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR).

Newcastle and Liverpool were locked in talks over a deal, which included Jarell Quansah moving the other way, but with the Reds reluctant to let the defender leave, negotiations broke down. 

READ MORE: Newcastle made Anthony Gordon transfer approach to Liverpool - why it was turned down

Journalist says there's something now becoming 'increasingly clear' about Anthony Gordon and Liverpool	Anthony Gordon reacts to ‘best friend’ leaving Newcastle United	Report: Liverpool now weighing up move to sign £85m Premier League 'superstar' instead of Anthony Gordon

READ MORE: Anthony Gordon has already told Arne Slot what he wants to hear amid Liverpool transfer links

There is, however, still thought to be slim chances of talks being revived as Liverpool continue to look to strengthen their options out wide ahead of next season.

Despite his Everton history, Gordon was understood to have been open to the switch, though would have had to build some bridges with several former Liverpool stars if the deal was completed.

Jamie Carragher, Ian Rush and Danny Murphy have all called Gordon out for diving in the past, and the England forward bit back at them in a fiery interview back in 2022.

"People have been calling me a diver of late, I’m not sure why," Gordon said.

"If you look back at the games, I’m getting kicked quite a lot.

I know I’m not a diver, videos prove that.

I might go down every now and then but that’s because I’m getting kicked.

Anthony Gordon has previously been labelled a diver by several Liverpool icons.

I’m not sure the reasons why we get called divers."

A few weeks earlier, Carragher claimed simulation had "crept" into Gordon's game, while Rush accused the former Toffees star of being "one of the worst offenders" in the division after getting booked for diving in a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.

The day after that game, Murphy said on talkSPORT: "Anthony Gordon is diving too much...
For more news relating to Newcastle United, visit our sister site NUFC Latest Live.