Anthony Gordon completes Barcelona medical, weekly salary set to double to £300,000 in £69 million transfer

Anthony Gordon is on the verge of finalizing a sensational transfer to FC Barcelona, having successfully completed his medical examination in Spain this Thursday. The England international is poised for a significant financial uplift, with a highly lucrative contract offer set to double his weekly wages.

• FC Barcelona secures Gordon’s signature

  FC Barcelona has reached a definitive agreement with Newcastle for the transfer of Anthony Gordon, in a deal valued at approximately £69 million (equivalent to $92 million). The La Liga powerhouse moved swiftly on Wednesday evening to conclude negotiations, fending off intense competition from across Europe to acquire one of the Premier League’s most productive wingers.

  The 25-year-old talent was also a target for Liverpool and Bayern Munich, with the German club even launching a last-minute bid in an attempt to derail the transfer. However, Gordon’s clear desire was always to join Camp Nou, and personal terms were quickly agreed upon. The winger will now travel to Catalonia for his medical before joining Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for World Cup preparations in Florida.

• Strategic financial move and ideal sporting fit

  This transfer represents a substantial financial leap for the former Everton player, who is expected to earn around £300,000 per week. This significant wage increase underscores FC Barcelona’s commitment to the player as Hansi Flick seeks to bolster his attacking options for the upcoming season. Gordon arrives on the back of an exceptional individual season, having netted 10 Champions League goals – a tally surpassed only by Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé.

  The versatile England international can operate across the entire attacking front, a quality that greatly appealed to the Blaugrana management and will provide high-level competition for Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. While the German coach is still deliberating whether to convert Marcus Rashford’s loan into a permanent £26 million ($35 million) transfer, Gordon’s arrival offers the Catalan club a long-term offensive solution.

• Newcastle’s summer reconstruction project commences

  For Newcastle, sanctioning the departure of one of their most valuable assets is a critical step in Eddie Howe’s squad rebuilding efforts. Following a disappointing 12th-place finish in the Premier League, the Magpies are under pressure to execute a successful transfer window. Chief Executive David Hopkinson had previously stated that the club would only sell