Barcelona have announced the signing of England forward Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on a five-year contract.
Sources have told ESPN the deal is worth an initial €70 million ($81.7m), potentially rising to over €80 million ($93.3m) with add-ons.
Barça moved quickly to land Gordon this week, with Bayern Munich and Liverpool also expressing an interest in the 25-year-old.
ESPN reported on Wednesday that Barça and Newcastle had reached an agreement over a fee, with Gordon flying to the Catalan city on Thursday to complete a medical.
He will now head off to the United States for the World Cup after being named in Thomas Tuchel’s 26-player England squad.
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Gordon arrives at Barça as part of an attacking shakeup requested this summer by coach Hansi Flick.
He primarily plays on the left, but can also play through the middle, and bolsters a front line that already includes Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.
Barça are also in the market for a central striker after Robert Lewandowski announced he will leave the club upon the expiry of his contact in June.
ESPN reported Thursday that after landing Gordon, Barça were now focusing on Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez, who is valued at over €100 million.
It remains to be seen what Gordon’s signing means for another England international, Marcus Rashford.
Barça have an option to sign him this summer for €30 million after he spent this season on loan at Spotify Camp Nou, scoring 14 goals and providing 14 assists.
Sources say the addition of Gordon does not rule out bringing Rashford back, but Barça would like to negotiate the fee, or another loan, with Manchester United.
After spending time with Liverpool and Everton‘s academies, Gordon established himself in Everton’s first team following a loan spell with Preston North End.
He joined Newcastle in a deal worth up to €50 million in 2023 and, in just over three seasons with the club, has netted 39 goals in 152 appearances.
