Barcelona overtake Bayern in race for Newcastle attacker; deal could cost 80m - English sources | Barca Universal

Barcelona have moved ahead of Bayern Munich in the race to sign Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon. Direct talks are underway between Barcelona and Newcastle regarding a transfer package that could reach £80 million, including add-ons and bonuses. Bayern remain interested but value the player lower, while Liverpool are monitoring without making an offer. Gordon prefers a move abroad and has a basic agreement on personal terms with Bayern. Reports in Spain indicate he is prioritising a move to Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou as negotiations progress. Barcelona are fully aligned internally, with Hansi Flick, president-elect Joan Laporta, and sporting director Deco agreeing Gordon could strengthen the squad. Gordon can play primarily as a left-winger and also as a centre-forward, potentially solving multiple needs for the La Liga champions.

"Direct talks are taking place between the Blaugrana and the Magpies over a deal for the winger, even as Bayern Munich as well as Liverpool continue to monitor the situation. Total deal to cost £80 million As per the report, Barcelona and Newcastle are already discussing the make-up of the deal, the total cost of which could reach £80 million (€92 million) including add-ons and bonuses."

"Bayern Munich, despite being keen on signing Gordon, offer a lower valuation for the winger, whereas Liverpool are still only monitoring the player without having made any moves. With Barča advancing negotiations, they have therefore overtaken the Bavarians in the race for the 25-year-old attacker, who finished the 2025/26 season with 17 goals and five assists from 46 games in all competitions."

"Gordon, for his part, prefers a move abroad rather than continuing in England, and there has been a basic agreement with Bayern Munich over personal terms. However, with Barča now moving forward in negotiations, reports in Spain suggest that he is prioritising a move to the Spotify Camp Nou."

"Indeed, there is consensus between manager Hansi Flick, president-elect Joan Laporta, and sporting director Deco, who was in England for negotiations, that the 25-year-old can be a quality addition to the team. Primarily a left-winger, Gordon can operate as a centre-forward as well, and his signing could address two issues at once for the La Liga champions."

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