Newcastle United are hoping to ward off interest from Liverpool in Anthony Gordon by opening talks over a new contract, according to The Athletic.
Liverpool made an attempt to sign the England winger towards the end of June as Newcastle were desperate to bring in funds to meet PSR rules.
However, Newcastle succeeded in selling Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh and managed to hold on to Gordon.
But Newcastle are wary that Gordon could have had his head turned by interest...