Barcelona close in on €80m Anthony Gordon deal
- A A. Gordon move to Barcelona is gathering pace — 1 report describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
- The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by FC Barcelona (official site) — "Anthony Gordon makes FC Barcelona debut", putting it at roughly 80% to complete.
Story log
- 27 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 27 Aug10 new sources: Marca, FC Barcelona (official site) — "Anthony Gordon makes FC Barcelona debut", FC Barcelona (official site) — "Anthony Gordon, Adeyemi and Rodrigo with the Joan Gamper Trophy", Fabrizio Romano (social posts mirrored on his Telegram/X feed) — now 22 tracking the story
- 24 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 24 Aug1 new source: FCBarcelona.com (official club announcement / match report) — now 12 tracking the story
- 22 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting
What the reports say
- Anthony Gordon is an FC Barcelona player and has featured in preseason (official club confirmation and match reports). — FCBarcelona.com (official club announcement / match report)
- Anthony Gordon featured among the new signings presented around the Joan Gamper Trophy and spoke to club media ahead of a possible Camp Nou debut. — FC Barcelona (official site) — "Anthony Gordon, Adeyemi and Rodrigo with the Joan Gamper Trophy"
- Anthony Gordon made his FC Barcelona debut (preseason friendly) for the first time after joining the club this summer. — FC Barcelona (official site) — "Anthony Gordon makes FC Barcelona debut"
- FC Barcelona and Newcastle have reached an agreement and Anthony Gordon has become an FC Barcelona player on a five‑year deal. — FC Barcelona (official club announcement, English)
A. Gordon is a 25-year-old winger at Barcelona, rated 71.6 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (18.2% of available minutes). He brings 1.16 goal contributions per 90 (0 goals, 1.16 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Gordon.
Also this season: 12 apps, 10g at Newcastle · 4 apps, 0g at Newcastle · 3 apps, 1g at Newcastle.
- FFCBarcelona.com (official club announcement / match report)Anthony Gordon is an FC Barcelona player and has featured in preseason (official club confirmation and match reports).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Anthony Gordon is an FC Barcelona player and has featured in preseason (official club confirmation and match reports).
24 AugRead full article → - FFC Barcelona (official site) — "Anthony Gordon, Adeyemi and Rodrigo with the Joan Gamper Trophy"Anthony Gordon featured among the new signings presented around the Joan Gamper Trophy and spoke to club media ahead of a possible Camp Nou debut.Trusted 95%
Anthony Gordon featured among the new signings presented around the Joan Gamper Trophy and spoke to club media ahead of a possible Camp Nou debut.
18 AugRead full article → - FFC Barcelona (official site) — "Anthony Gordon makes FC Barcelona debut"Anthony Gordon made his FC Barcelona debut (preseason friendly) for the first time after joining the club this summer.Trusted 95%
Anthony Gordon made his FC Barcelona debut (preseason friendly) for the first time after joining the club this summer.
16 AugRead full article → - FFC Barcelona (official club announcement, English)FC Barcelona and Newcastle have reached an agreement and Anthony Gordon has become an FC Barcelona player on a five‑year deal.Trusted 95%
FC Barcelona and Newcastle have reached an agreement and Anthony Gordon has become an FC Barcelona player on a five‑year deal.
29 MayRead full article → - NNewcastle United (official club announcement)Newcastle United confirm Anthony Gordon has signed for Barcelona (club statement describing the transfer as for a "significant undisclosed fee").ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Newcastle United confirm Anthony Gordon has signed for Barcelona (club statement describing the transfer as for a "significant undisclosed fee").
29 MayRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (social posts mirrored on his Telegram/X feed)Romano posted comments and short clips praising Gordon’s debut and relayed club quotes about the signing and debut (Romano social posts covering Gordon’s arrival/debut).Trusted 85%
Romano posted comments and short clips praising Gordon’s debut and relayed club quotes about the signing and debut (Romano social posts covering Gordon’s arrival/debut).
24 AugRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (transfer journalist — X/Telegram post)Breaking: "Here we go" — Fabrizio Romano reports Anthony Gordon to Barcelona; official bid accepted by Newcastle, €70m fixed fee plus add‑ons to bring package over €80m (Romano reporting/breaking tweets and posts).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Breaking: "Here we go" — Fabrizio Romano reports Anthony Gordon to Barcelona; official bid accepted by Newcastle, €70m fixed fee plus add‑ons to bring package over €80m (Romano reporting/breaking tweets and posts).
27 MayRead full article → - SSportbible — "Anthony Gordon smashes La Liga record on Barcelona debut after coming off the bench"Match report/feature: Anthony Gordon made an immediate impact off the bench on his Barcelona debut, breaking a LaLiga record in the process.Trusted 75%
Match report/feature: Anthony Gordon made an immediate impact off the bench on his Barcelona debut, breaking a LaLiga record in the process.
24 AugRead full article → - AASAnthony Gordon provided two assists on his LaLiga debut and made an immediate impact after joining Barcelona this summer.Mixed 65%
Anthony Gordon provided two assists on his LaLiga debut and made an immediate impact after joining Barcelona this summer.
24 AugRead full article → - AASAS (Spain): Official — Anthony Gordon is a Barça player; details the five‑season deal and reports the transfer package (€70m + €10m in add‑ons).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 65%
AS (Spain): Official — Anthony Gordon is a Barça player; details the five‑season deal and reports the transfer package (€70m + €10m in add‑ons).
29 MayRead full article → - TThe AthleticThe Athletic: inside story reporting Barcelona wrapped up a rapid €80m move for Anthony Gordon (detailed reporting on negotiations, rivals, structure of the package).Mixed 64%
The Athletic: inside story reporting Barcelona wrapped up a rapid €80m move for Anthony Gordon (detailed reporting on negotiations, rivals, structure of the package).
30 MayRead full article → - MMundo DeportivoMundo Deportivo (Spanish): Official — Anthony Gordon is now a Barça player; reports fee of €70m plus €10m in variables and five‑year contract.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 58%
Mundo Deportivo (Spanish): Official — Anthony Gordon is now a Barça player; reports fee of €70m plus €10m in variables and five‑year contract.
29 MayRead full article → - SSports Illustrated (SI) — "Barcelona Are Back on 1:1 Spending Rules But the Same Problems Persist"Analysis: Barcelona regained some spending flexibility but still need to manage registrations after signing Anthony Gordon among others this summer.Mixed 50%
Analysis: Barcelona regained some spending flexibility but still need to manage registrations after signing Anthony Gordon among others this summer.
13 AugRead full article → - YYahoo Sports — "Barcelona new signing steps up preparations during vacation; could debut in Gamper Trophy match"Preview/feature: Barcelona new signing Anthony Gordon was preparing during vacation and expected to debut in the Joan Gamper Trophy.Mixed 50%
Preview/feature: Barcelona new signing Anthony Gordon was preparing during vacation and expected to debut in the Joan Gamper Trophy.
5 AugRead full article → - TThe GuardianThe Guardian: reports Anthony Gordon has signed for Barcelona from Newcastle for €70m plus €10m in variables and covers the player's presentation/comments.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
The Guardian: reports Anthony Gordon has signed for Barcelona from Newcastle for €70m plus €10m in variables and covers the player's presentation/comments.
29 MayRead full article → - CCadena SER (Spain) — "El Barça recupera límite salarial, pero tendrá que vender a algún jugador si quiere inscribir a Gordon, Julián Álvarez y Bernardo Silva"Local Spanish coverage: Barcelona presented Gordon’s signing and covered related registration and squad implications for the new season.Mixed 50%
Local Spanish coverage: Barcelona presented Gordon’s signing and covered related registration and squad implications for the new season.
29 MayRead full article → - LLos Angeles Times (AP Spanish edition)Los Angeles Times (AP via LA Times Spanish): Reports Barcelona close to signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle for around €70m (with reports of €80m package).Mixed 50%
Los Angeles Times (AP via LA Times Spanish): Reports Barcelona close to signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle for around €70m (with reports of €80m package).
28 MayRead full article → - BBBC SportBBC Sport: Barcelona have joined Bayern Munich in the race and have now moved to sign Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon; later piece reports his unveiling after the move worth more than €80m.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
BBC Sport: Barcelona have joined Bayern Munich in the race and have now moved to sign Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon; later piece reports his unveiling after the move worth more than €80m.
27 MayRead full article → - MMarcaAnthony Gordon has been registered by FC Barcelona after the club agreed the transfer from Newcastle United.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 41%
Anthony Gordon has been registered by FC Barcelona after the club agreed the transfer from Newcastle United.
27 AugRead full article → - TTeamTalkReport: Barcelona sources insist there are no concerns about Anthony Gordon as new signings await LaLiga registration.Low-trust 37%
Report: Barcelona sources insist there are no concerns about Anthony Gordon as new signings await LaLiga registration.
20 AugRead full article → - SSky SportsBarcelona have agreed a fee of around £69.3m with Newcastle for winger Anthony Gordon (deal reported as agreed).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 28%
Barcelona have agreed a fee of around £69.3m with Newcastle for winger Anthony Gordon (deal reported as agreed).
17 JulRead full article → - SSky SportsSky Sports: Barcelona have completed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle; fee reported as £69.3m (≈€80m) inclusive of add‑ons; Gordon underwent medical and will sign a five‑year contract.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 28%
Sky Sports: Barcelona have completed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle; fee reported as £69.3m (≈€80m) inclusive of add‑ons; Gordon underwent medical and will sign a five‑year contract.
29 MayRead full article →