Only an official announcement is missing before England international Anthony Gordon is confirmed as Barcelona’s first signing of the summer transfer window, but there’s still plenty of work left to be done.
Barcelona acted rapidly and struck a deal with Newcastle United worth €80 million (£69.3 million, $93.2 million) plus add-ons to acquire Gordon. The 25-year-old was already spotted in Barcelona and only a routine medical evaluation separates him from making his move to Catalonia official.
