FC Barcelona have moved into pole position to sign Newcastle United attacker Anthony Gordon, the 25-year-old England international who is said to be keen on a move to Spain and eager to wear the Blaugrana shirt.
Barcelona’s pursuit stepped up this week after a delegation that included Deco, Bojan Krkic and Joao Amaral travelled to London with one clear priority: secure Anthony Gordon. The club also made official contact with Chelsea centre‑forward Joao Pedro during the trip, but sources say Barcelona’s main objective remained the Newcastle winger — and that they have already agreed personal terms and are pushing for a five‑year contract.
The weight of interest around the player is plain in the numbers. Newcastle are demanding a fee in the region of £75 million, though the club valued Gordon at between 85 million euros and 90 million euros only a few weeks ago. Barcelona are unwilling to meet that 85–90 million euro valuation, and Bayern Munich — who expressed strong interest weeks earlier and have already held talks — currently consider Gordon "very expensive." Fabrizio Romano put Bayern’s position bluntly: "Bayern like Anthony Gordon but they already have a front three in Díaz, Kane and Olise. So they either get a good opportunity or they won’t overspend. At the moment Bayern believe Gordon is very expensive, which is why they have alternatives. Gordon is fully expected to leave Newcastle this summer. There will be movement and clubs entering the race."
That competition matters because Liverpool relaunched a late bid after Mohamed Salah’s departure and remain interested, with TEAMtalk naming Gordon as one of three leading winger targets as the club searches for a Salah successor. TEAMtalk adds that Liverpool remain in the picture while also reporting that "the player himself is open to remaining in Germany for further development," a line that underscores the tug of war around his next step.
Context shifts the stakes. Gordon is under a long‑term contract with Newcastle until 2030, which hardens the selling club’s hand. Barcelona believe Gordon would strengthen their left flank and serve as cover for Raphinha and for Marcus Rashford’s expected return to Manchester United, but they still plan to pursue a classic No. 9 even if they sign him. Bayern, by contrast, already have a front three of Luis Díaz, Harry Kane and Michael Olise and say they have cheaper alternatives if Newcastle’s price cannot be met. PSG, Arsenal and other suitors are also reported to be monitoring the situation, while several outlets say Gordon remains keen to play at Camp Nou.
The tension in the deal is clear: Barcelona have edged ahead in the race and reportedly secured Gordon’s agreement on personal terms, yet they will not meet the full 85–90 million euro valuation Newcastle placed on him a few weeks ago. TEAMtalk’s reporting that Gordon might remain in Germany contradicts the narrative of a player "eager to wear the Blaugrana shirt" and wanting to play at Camp Nou. Bayern’s reluctance to overspend, Liverpool’s late push to replace Salah, and Newcastle’s stubborn asking price create a three‑way bind in which the transfer could hinge on who finally bridges the gap around £75 million and the higher euro figures.
Given that Barcelona appear to have the player’s favour and have already agreed personal terms, and that pundits and clubs expect Anthony Gordon to leave Newcastle this summer, the most consequential question is sharp: which club will be willing and able to meet Newcastle’s valuation and close the deal — and will Barcelona find the funds to turn a reported priority into a completed transfer?
