The summer window has erupted early with a massive, market-defining breakthrough. Barcelona have reached a formal agreement with Newcastle United for the transfer of England international Anthony Gordon.
The 25-year-old winger, currently preparing for World Cup duty, is set to become the marquee signing of Hansi Flick’s newly-rejuvenated frontline following Robert Lewandowski’s high-profile departure.
According to club sources, Barcelona, now fully cleared of their previous, multi-year financial restrictions, will pay a flat fee of €70m (£59.5m) plus an additional €10m in performance-related bonuses.
Personal terms have already been locked in, and an official announcement is expected before the end of the week.
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