Barcelona agreed a deal in principle to sign Anthony Gordon and he is set to undergo his medical with the Spanish champions this week. Barcelona will pay around €70 million plus bonuses for the England international attacker. The move aims to add depth to the attacking unit, with Gordon viewed as a proven option from the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. Newcastle are in a transition after a disappointing season, and Gordon’s departure is described as a major blow because he was their best attacker. Replacing him is expected to be difficult, especially after summer signings Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa underperformed. Gordon scored 17 goals and made five assists across all competitions and can play anywhere across the front three. He was also linked with Liverpool and Bayern Munich. Barcelona are also linked with a permanent move for Marcus Rashford, depending on affordability after signing Gordon.
"The Newcastle star has scored 17 goals in all competitions this season, and he has picked up five assists. He can operate anywhere across the front three, and he could be the ideal utility man for Barcelona. Meanwhile, Barcelona have also been linked with a permanent move for Marcus Rashford, and it remains to be seen whether they can afford him after signing Gordon."
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