Newcastle weigh Gordon sale and left-side replacements
Newcastle and Manchester United eye a La Liga midfielder dubbed a ‘freak athlete’, casting doubt over Sandro Tonali’s future role despite his own summer considerations.
With Gordon close to a £70m Barcelona move, Newcastle are tipped to target Marcus Rashford as a left-sided replacement, with Barça unlikely to keep him after his loan. Claims suggest he could cost less.
Newcastle and Bournemouth submit €30m bids for Udinese midfielder Jean-Victor Atta after intermediaries made contact. Bournemouth’s European qualification could aid their push, with Fulham’s €20m January bid rejected.
Barcelona negotiate a £69.3m deal for Anthony Gordon. Newcastle push to finalise terms before he joins England in Florida. Bayern and Liverpool wait if talks collapse. Gordon was Newcastle’s 17-goal top scorer.
CEO David Hopkinson says Newcastle are stronger for summer 2026, with Eddie Howe backed and a ‘strong plan’. Gordon set for £70m Barcelona move, with quick deals eyed for Ewen Jaouen and Lamine Camara.
Newcastle assess Lille’s 21-year-old Matias Fernandez-Pardo as a potential Gordon replacement after 8 goals in 40 games. High ceiling noted, but Lille’s Champions League spot and rival interest complicate a deal.
