Barcelona sign Anthony Gordon for 69.3m as Arsenal face Bayern in Champions League final
Barcelona have agreed a £69.3 million deal to sign England winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United, with the player set to undergo a medical in Spain on Thursday. Gordon, 25, will double his wages to around £300,000 per week if the transfer is completed, as reported by *The Guardian* . Bayern Munich had been the frontrunners for his signature but were rebuffed after Gordon expressed a preference for a move to the Camp Nou.
Negotiations between Newcastle and Barcelona intensified on Wednesday, with personal terms already agreed between the player and the Catalan club. The fee structure remains the final hurdle, though both sides are optimistic of finalising the deal before the end of the week. Gordon’s arrival would bolster Barcelona’s attacking options as they prepare for a La Liga and Champions League campaign next season.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are rebuilding their midfield ahead of their return to the Champions League, agreeing a £37 million deal for Atalanta’s Brazilian midfielder Éderson. The 24-year-old, who was not included in Brazil’s World Cup squad, will provide depth for manager Michael Carrick as United compete across four competitions .
Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, are on the cusp of ending a 20-year wait for Champions League glory, with their final against Bayern Munich in Budapest on Saturday. The club’s last appearance in the final, in 2006, ended in a 2-1 defeat to Barcelona, a loss that has lingered in the club’s collective memory . The outcome of this match could reshape the narrative around Arteta’s project and Arsenal’s long-term ambitions.
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