Barcelona have agreed a deal in principle to sign Anthony Gordon, with the 25-year-old set to undergo his medical with the Spanish champions this week.

The transfer fee is reported to be around £70 million plus bonuses for the England international, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

Gordon has proven his quality in the Premier League and in the UEFA Champions League this season, demonstrating he has what it takes to compete at the highest level.

Barcelona identified the need to add more depth to their attacking unit, and the Newcastle winger fits the profile they were looking for this summer.

Gordon is capable of operating anywhere across the front three, giving Barcelona a versatile option that could prove invaluable throughout a demanding campaign.

The 25-year-old has scored 17 goals in all competitions this season and has contributed five assists, underlining his importance to Newcastle throughout the campaign.

His departure represents a significant blow for Newcastle, as Gordon was widely regarded as their best attacker this season and will not be easy to replace.

Summer signings Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa have struggled to impress, meaning Newcastle face a significant challenge in reshaping their attacking options going forward.

Gordon had also attracted interest from Liverpool and Bayern Munich, with Liverpool reportedly holding historic interest in the player before opting against making a move this summer.

Newcastle are currently going through a transitional period, and the opportunity to fight for major trophies with Barcelona is understood to have been a key factor in Gordon’s decision.

Barcelona have also been linked with a permanent move for Marcus Rashford, though it remains to be seen whether the club can pursue that deal after committing significant funds to signing Gordon.

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