Anthony Gordon is reportedly on the verge of becoming a Barcelona player after Newcastle United agreed a deal worth more than £70m for the England international.
Reports suggest negotiations accelerated rapidly after Barcelona made formal contact earlier this week, with an agreement now understood to be in place between the clubs. Gordon is expected to undergo a medical on Thursday before signing a long-term contract at Camp Nou.
If completed, the move would represent one of Barcelona's most significant transfer deals of the summer and another major departure from a Newcastle side entering a period of change.
Barcelona moved quickly after Bayern interest faded
Bayern Munich had also been strongly linked with Gordon earlier in the window but reportedly stepped away after failing to match Newcastle's valuation.
Liverpool were also monitoring the situation, though Barcelona have now emerged as clear frontrunners.
The proposed structure is understood to include a guaranteed fee of around £70m plus additional performance-based payments.
Personal terms are not expected to create problems.
Having followed Newcastle's development over recent seasons, Gordon's rise has been closely connected with the club's progress under Eddie Howe. His pace, directness and pressing intensity frequently made him one of the side's most influential attacking players.
That makes the potential departure particularly significant.
Gordon’s Newcastle influence extended beyond goals
Although his impact reportedly faded slightly during the latter stages of the campaign, Gordon still produced strong numbers.
| Anthony Gordon (2025/26) | Record |
|---|---|
| Total goals | 17 |
| Champions League goals | 10 |
| Premier League appearances | 111* |
| Estimated weekly salary | £150,000 |
*Total Newcastle Premier League appearances across his spell
The winger also played a key role during Newcastle’s rise and helped the club end a long wait for domestic silverware during their Carabao Cup success.
Comments from Eddie Howe late in the campaign now appear particularly interesting in hindsight.
“When you get to this stage of the season, part of what we will be doing we’ll be looking to next year, naturally, so yes.” — Eddie Howe
Those remarks followed Gordon’s reduced role after returning from injury.
What Anthony Gordon's exit means for Newcastle
Newcastle had already signalled that player trading would become important during the summer.
Chief executive David Hopkinson previously indicated the club would be willing to make difficult decisions if they aligned with long-term plans.
Strengthening attacking areas is already believed to be a priority and Gordon's departure could accelerate that process.
However, it remains too early to conclude that the move is officially completed until medical procedures and final documentation are signed.
Key Points
- Newcastle and Barcelona have reportedly agreed a deal worth £70m plus add-ons
- Anthony Gordon is expected to undergo a medical on Thursday
- Bayern Munich and Liverpool had shown interest
- Gordon scored 17 goals this season
- Newcastle are expected to strengthen attacking positions this summer
What's next
Attention now turns towards Gordon's medical and the completion of final contractual details before official confirmation.
Newcastle will also likely intensify recruitment plans as they prepare for a summer expected to bring further squad changes.
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