Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has issued a stark warning to winger Anthony Gordon, stating he will not play the player if he deems him less than fully committed to the club. The 25-year-old England international has been linked with moves to Bayern Munich and Arsenal amid frustration over the team's season. Howe spoke ahead of Saturday's Premier League match against Bournemouth.
Newcastle sit 14th in the Premier League table following back-to-back defeats to Crystal Palace and Sunderland. Howe emphasized the importance of commitment in training as his key measure for selection, referencing recent discussions with players like Sandro Tonali. 'I won’t play a player if I don’t think they are 100% committed to the club and its future,' Howe said. 'I have to do what I think is right for the team.'