Barcelona Takes Key Step in Race for Newcastle Star, Ahead of Bayern and Liverpool

Barcelona has taken a significant step, gaining a crucial advantage over Bayern Munich and Liverpool in the race to sign Newcastle star Anthony Gordon, according to “Mundo Deportivo.”

The Catalan publication reports that the recent visit of Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, to London wasn't solely for Chelsea forward João Pedro. It also aimed to advance negotiations for the Magpies' winger. Gordon himself reportedly appreciates Barcelona's initiative and currently favors a move to the Spanish giants over other interested clubs. At Camp Nou, they are particularly keen on the English international's versatility, as he can operate effectively on both the left wing and through the center of the attack, a flexibility he demonstrated convincingly last season.

Newcastle is reportedly seeking between €85-90 million for the 25-year-old. The Blaugrana, meanwhile, have planned a contract for Gordon until the summer of 2031. Last season, he registered 17 goals and 5 assists across 46 appearances.