17e5c6FC Barcelona continues its moves in the summer transfer market in search of new offensive reinforcements, as it has placed Englishman Anthony Gordon, the Newcastle United star, among its most prominent goals in preparation for next season, in light of the desire of the Catalan administration to strengthen the options available to coach Hansi Flick.
According to what was reported by the Spanish newspaper “Mundo Deportivo”, Barcelona has made remarkable progress in communications related to the player during the recent period, despite the presence of strong competition from major European clubs, most notably Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
Reports indicated that Gordon looks positively at the idea of moving to Barcelona, and places a new experience in the Spanish League among his priorities, which gave the Catalan club an important boost in the ongoing negotiations.
Sources also revealed that the recent visit made by sporting director Deco to London, accompanied by a number of club officials, was not only related to pursuing some other goals, but also included meetings and movements related to Gordon’s file, which is greatly admired within the administration. On the other hand, Newcastle United is sticking to its financial position, as the player’s value is estimated at between 85 and 90 million euros, a number that Barcelona considers very high in light of its current economic situation, which prompts the club to search for alternative formulas that may facilitate the completion of the deal.
Gordon is one of the players who are consistent with the requirements of the technical staff, thanks to his ability to play in more than one attacking position, whether on the left wing or as a spearhead, which gives the team additional tactical flexibility during the season. The next.
Barcelona’s interest in the player came after his distinguished season with Newcastle, where he succeeded in scoring 17 goals and assisting 5 other goals during 46 matches in various competitions. He also attracted attention with his strong performance in European competitions.
Despite the progress in Gordon’s file, the Barcelona administration is still studying several other options to strengthen the front line, as part of a plan aimed at raising the quality of the team and continuing to compete in all tournaments during the next season.
It seems that the weeks have passed. What's coming will be decisive in the future of the English player, amid a growing struggle between major European players over his services, while Barcelona hopes to exploit the player's desire to settle one of the most prominent deals of the summer.