Barcelona are closing in on the signing of Anthony Gordon after reaching an agreement in principle with Newcastle United for a deal worth £70 million plus bonuses.
The Catalan giants have moved quickly to secure one of the Premier League’s standout attacking talents, with Gordon now expected to arrive in Barcelona to formalise the transfer.
Reports suggest the England international is set to sign a five year contract, with a medical already pencilled in for later this week as the club anticipates a swift completion of the deal.
Barcelona’s pursuit of Gordon accelerated in recent days following positive discussions with Newcastle, who have now reportedly accepted a package that could rise beyond the initial £70 million fee through performance related add ons.
Gordon, who enjoyed another impressive campaign in England, has emerged as one of Europe’s most sought after wide forwards due to his pace, creativity, and versatility in attack.
Barcelona view the winger as a key addition to strengthen their frontline as they continue reshaping the squad for the future.
The deal is also set to come as a blow to Bayern Munich, who had been hopeful of landing the Englishman after reportedly agreeing terms with the player earlier in the process.
However, Barcelona are now expected to win the race, with Gordon understood to be prioritising a move to the Spanish giants.
Liverpool, despite long standing admiration and historical interest in the winger, never made a concrete move during this transfer window, allowing Barcelona to take control of negotiations without serious competition from the Premier League side.
With a medical expected to take place in the coming days, Barcelona are optimistic that Gordon’s move can be completed quickly, potentially making him one of the club’s marquee arrivals of the summer.
