Flashscore sources: Anthony Gordon closing in on Barcelona switch as discussions progress

Bayern Munich had been frontrunners to secure his signature this summer, having already agreed personal terms, but Barcelona have now matched that proposal.

Gordon had previously been favouring a switch to Bayern, who remain persistent, but it is now believed he views Barcelona as his preferred destination.

Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal have all expressed interest in retaining the player within the Premier League, yet an overseas transfer now appears highly probable.

A fee in the region of £80 million would be required to prise Gordon from Newcastle, and this is now regarded as an obstacle that all suitors have broadly come to accept.

Barcelona hold a slightly differing opinion on his valuation, yet negotiations on that front are now advancing.

Sources at Flashscore suggest that discussions regarding a potential deal for Gordon to join Barcelona first started two weeks ago and gathered pace sharply once they became aware they could outmanoeuvre rival clubs for the agreement.

Gordon has been at Newcastle since 2023, having joined from Everton in a £45 million transfer.

The 25-year-old is versatile across the forward line and has earned a spot in England's World Cup squad, contributing 17 goals and five assists over the previous campaign.

His main position has been on the left wing, and developments with Barcelona could yet have ramifications for Marcus Rashford, who has been on loan at the Spanish side and is seeking a permanent move from Manchester United this summer.

There is a widespread belief that his days at Old Trafford are numbered, but a Gordon transfer would cast some uncertainty on that due to the overlapping roles and financial commitments.