Barcelona lead Bayern in race for Newcastle star Gordon

Barcelona are reported to have moved forward of Bayern Munich within the race to signal Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon.

Gordon has been closely linked with a transfer to Bayern and is reported to have agreed private phrases with the Bundesliga champions.

Nevertheless, switch market skilled Fabrizio Romano reported on Wednesday that Barcelona are in direct talks with Newcastle over a transfer for Gordon, with The Each day Mail subsequently claiming that the Blaugrana are within the lead within the battle for his signature.

It’s claimed that Barca and Newcastle are discussing the make-up a package deal that would attain £80million together with add-ons.

Gordon has performed a key function in Newcastle’s success lately, however the indicators that his departure is imminent have been there for a number of weeks.

Gordon attracts European heavyweights

Gordon joined Newcastle from Everton in January 2023 in a deal value as much as £45m.

After initially struggling to hit the bottom operating, he thrived in his first full season on the membership, scoring 12 objectives.

The 2024-25 season was much less productive for him individually, however Gordon performed a key function in Newcastle ending their look forward to a primary main trophy since 1969. He scored a purpose in every leg of the EFL Cup semi-final overcome Arsenal, although he missed the win over Liverpool within the ultimate by way of suspension.

Newcastle went on to clinch Champions League qualification and, whereas they struggled domestically this marketing campaign, Gordon excelled in Europe. Heading into Saturday’s ultimate, solely Kylian Mbappe (15) and Harry Kane (14) have scored extra objectives on this season’s Champions League than Gordon’s 10.

Gordon discovered the online in a 2-1 defeat towards Barcelona in Newcastle’s opening league part recreation, and it was Hansi Flick’s aspect who dumped the Magpies out of the competitors within the final 16. Barca thrashed Newcastle 7-2 within the second leg at Camp Nou after a 1-1 draw at St James’ Park.

But Gordon clearly did sufficient to catch Barca’s eye and entice the curiosity of Bayern, together with his absence from the ultimate six video games of a disappointing league season for Newcastle suggesting he was being protected forward of a profitable switch.

And it’s a deal that would have a big affect on an England colleague.

What does it imply for Rashford?

Barca have the chance to signal one other England winger, Marcus Rashford, in what can be a way more reasonably priced transfer.

Certainly, Barca could make Rashford’s keep a everlasting one for a payment of €35m (£30m) after he loved a powerful first season on mortgage from Manchester United.

Rashford, who scored two beautiful objectives towards Newcastle in that league part recreation, netted 14 instances and supplied 11 assists in all competitions, his defining contribution an outstanding free-kick within the 2-0 win over Actual Madrid that sealed the LaLiga title.

Gordon and Rashford will every hope to assist England to World Cup glory in North America this summer season. But Rashford might see his worldwide team-mate sprint his hopes of a long-term Barca keep, and pressure him to pursue options after revitalising his profession at Camp Nou.