FC Barcelona closing in on Newcastle's Gordon

FC Barcelona is closing in on its first signing for the 2026-27 La Liga season after reportedly reaching an agreement to sign England international winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United.

Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon celebrates after scoring during the English Football League Cup semifinal 1st leg match between Arsenal and Newcastle United in London, Britain, Jan. 7, 2025. (Xinhua)

Barcelona-based newspaper Mundo Deportivo reported on Wednesday that the deal is worth around 70 million euros (81.3 million U.S. dollars), plus an initial 10 million euros in performance-related variables.

The newly crowned La Liga champion has reportedly fought off strong interest from Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich to secure the England international, who is expected to add balance to Barcelona's attack on the left flank.

Gordon scored 17 goals in 46 appearances for Newcastle last season and has earned 17 caps for England.

The 25-year-old is expected to arrive in Barcelona on Thursday to undergo medical tests and sign his contract, with both the player and the club keen to finalize the move before he joins England's World Cup preparations on Monday, June 1.