Anthony Gordon transfer news: Why should Barcelona sign Newcastle striker?


So why did Barca move to Gordon?

After all, the La Liga champions had – and still do – the option of sending Marcus Rashford on loan. Manchester United Fixed for £26m.

However, Barca have so far prioritized a move for his international team-mate, who offers versatility on the left and in the centre, but under three years and on a lower salary.

There is a belief at the club that more will come from Gordon with or without the ball.

Barcelona manager Hans Flick said Newcastle Being a “very powerful” side, at the beginning of this season, the 25-year-old will be at the forefront of his thoughts with his speed and attack.

Flick’s ability to play a major role in players’ careers and Gordon ranked in the final third of the Premier League’s top 40 strikers has been under intense pressure and placed under intense pressure in the opposition’s season.

However, Gordon’s goalscoring return in Europe has clearly attracted the attention of Barça and indeed their suitors Bayern Munich.

Although there were a few penalties along the way and against some blistering defenders, only Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe (15) and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane (14) scored more in the Champions League season than Gordon (10).

It’s a platform that Gordon relishes, having grown up a bit in the Premier League where it’s “too slow and too set-piece-based”.

“Sometimes it’s about tackles – whoever wins tackles wins the game – or moments,” he said of the top-flight in January.

“The Champions League is a bit more old-fashioned. It’s a bit more football-based. Teams come and try to play proper football.”



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