Liverpool Football Club has opted to recall young winger Kaide Gordon from his loan spell at Norwich City, a decision prompted by the player's limited playing time at Carrow Road. The 20-year-old, regarded as a promising talent within the club, made just one start and appeared as a substitute on nine occasions during his tenure with Norwich, leading Liverpool to reassess his immediate future.
According to reports from The Athletic, Liverpool is now exploring the possibility of loaning Gordon out again for the remainder of the current season. Several clubs within the Football League are reportedly keen to secure his services, indicating that he may find more consistent playing opportunities elsewhere.
Gordon first captured attention in January 2022 when he became the second youngest goalscorer in Liverpool's history, finding the net against Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup at the tender age of 17. However, his development has been hindered by injuries, which have limited his progress. Despite these challenges, his potential has not gone unnoticed by influential figures at the club.
Pep Lijnders, the former assistant manager at Liverpool, has expressed high hopes for Gordon's future. He remarked, "I see one player who has fire in each moment that he touches the ball. He passes players like they are not even standing there. I called Jurgen immediately and said 'wow, we have a new player here'. We take this player into pre-season, and when do you know that you have a good player around you? It's when the senior players start taking care of this young player."
Gordon's journey to Liverpool began in February 2021 when he transferred from Derby County for a fee that could rise to £3.4 million, all while he was still completing his education.
In addition to Gordon's situation, Liverpool manager Arne Slot is faced with several decisions regarding his younger players as the January transfer window unfolds. Calvin Ramsay is set to move to Kilmarnock on loan after being recalled from Wigan Athletic, where he had limited opportunities, starting just three league matches.
Furthermore, Jayden Danns, who scored in Liverpool's emphatic 4-0 victory over Accrington Stanley, is also awaiting clarity on his future. Slot acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding Danns' prospects, stating, "The last thing [going out on loan in January], I don't know at the moment. For us, it [today] was all about the players who hadn't played that much yet, to give them playing time." As Liverpool navigates this transitional period, the development of their younger talent remains a priority, and the club will be keen to ensure that players like Gordon can fulfil their potential in the right environment.