Barcelona’s summer plans are moving quickly, with the club wasting little time in trying to strengthen Hansi Flick’s squad ahead of the new campaign.
After weeks of speculation surrounding several attacking targets, one operation has suddenly accelerated faster than the rest.
Negotiations have intensified over recent days, and confidence inside the club appears to be growing with every passing hour.
Now, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has publicly addressed the situation for the first time.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has strongly indicated that the club are close to finalising the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United.
Speaking about the England international’s situation, Laporta delivered the clearest public signal yet that the transfer is nearing completion.
“Gordon’s signing is going through; I’ve been kept fully informed,” said the Barcelona president-elect, as per Sport.
The comments come amid growing expectation that Anthony Gordon will become one of the marquee additions of Hansi Flick’s evolving Barcelona project as the club continue reshaping the attack for the future.
Barcelona have been pushing aggressively to complete the operation quickly, particularly after interest from other European clubs threatened to complicate negotiations earlier in the process.
The agreement being discussed is believed to be worth around €70 million in fixed payments, with an additional €10 million tied to performance-related bonuses, potentially taking the total package beyond the €80 million mark.
Gordon is also expected to sign a long-term five-year contract once all remaining formalities are finalised.
The 25-year-old winger has become one of the Premier League’s most highly rated attacking players.
With Laporta now openly acknowledging the deal’s progress, the transfer appears to have entered its closing stages, with Barcelona increasingly confident they are about to secure one of the standout signings of the summer window.
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