According to the Spanish press, FC Barcelona has decided to take a firm step in the race for Anthony Gordon, the Newcastle United forward who, at 25 years old, has become one of the most coveted names of the summer.
Deco's recent trip to London, accompanied by Bojan Krkic and Joao Amaral, aimed not only to advance the talks for Joao Pedro (Chelsea) but also to reinforce the interest in Gordon.
Newcastle has set a price of almost 99-104 million dollars, a figure that Barça does not plan to reach. However, the player's salary fits within the club's wage parameters, and Gordon would be willing to adjust his financial demands to fulfilll his desire.
In terms of sports, Gordon offers key versatility; he can play as a left winger or as a center forward. This season, he played 26 matches on the wing and 16 as a 'nine', accumulating 17 goals and 5 assists in 46 matches across the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup. His most memorable performance came in the Champions League against Qarabag, where he scored four goals in a single match.
For Barça, his arrival would mean strengthening an area where the departure of their number nine will leave many uncertainties, partially covering the departure of Robert Lewandowski. With Gordon, it would be the premise. the club would gain power, speed, and goals, reducing the urgency to sign another center forward. Nevertheless, the sports management keeps Julián Álvarez, Joao Pedro, and Harry Kane on their radar.
The operation, which Barça seeks to close quickly, would not only bolster the forward line but also send a message of authority in the international market: the Catalan club wants to be a protagonist again, and Gordon could become the symbol of that renewed ambition.
