FC Barcelona has successfully finalized an agreement with Newcastle for the transfer of Anthony Gordon, a deal valued at approximately £69 million ($92 million). The LaLiga powerhouse moved swiftly on Wednesday evening to conclude negotiations, fending off intense competition from across Europe to secure the services of one of the Premier League’s most prolific wingers.

The 25-year-old talent also drew significant interest from Liverpool and Bayern Munich, with the German club reportedly launching a last-minute bid to hijack the transfer. However, Gordon’s strong desire to join Camp Nou was evident, and personal terms were swiftly agreed upon. The winger is now set to fly to Catalonia for his medical before linking up with Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for World Cup preparations in Florida.

This transfer represents a substantial financial leap for the former Everton player, who is expected to command a weekly salary of around £300,000. This significant pay rise underscores FC Barcelona’s commitment to the player as Flick aims to bolster his offensive options for the upcoming season. Gordon arrives on the back of an exceptional individual season, having netted 10 goals in the Champions League — a tally surpassed only by Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé.

The versatile English international, capable of playing across the entire attacking front, greatly appealed to the Blaugrana management. His arrival is set to provide high-level competition for Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. While the German coach is still deliberating whether to make Marcus Rashford’s loan a permanent £26 million ($35 million) transfer, Gordon’s acquisition offers the Catalan club a lasting offensive solution.