[72300] Barcelona completes the acquisition of Anthony Gordon and targets Julián Álvarez

Barcelona's Revolution: Anthony Gordon on his way to Camp Nou

In a series of reports from May 28, 2026, the football world is buzzing over significant transfers at Barcelona. According to JacobsBen, Anthony Gordon landed in Barcelona today to sign his contract following a deal worth approximately £70 million (plus bonuses) from Newcastle. The user mohitBangotra08 notes that the Newcastle management and the Saudi owners have officially confirmed the deal, with the player expected to undergo medical examinations.

While fans are reacting with enthusiasm, not everyone is in agreement regarding the price. 001Oxygen questioned the economic viability of the deal, stating: "Gordon for 80 million is not a steal". At the same time, former journalist Paul Merson was quoted on richy_goonerr as criticizing the high sums, claiming that the player is not worth Barcelona's high investment.

Alongside Gordon's arrival, the focus is shifting rapidly to the club's next target – Julián Álvarez. JacobsBen reports that Sporting Director Deco has been holding meetings on the subject since January, and Álvarez has expressed a clear willingness to join the club if a financial agreement is reached between the parties. According to instablog9ja, Barcelona's management is preparing to submit a first official offer for the player without including additional players in the deal.

The discussion on social media also concerns the implications for Barcelona's squad, with fans and pundits debating the possibility that Marcus Rashford was rejected by the club in favor of Gordon. According to MufcFreQuency, Lamine Yamal was quoted as saying that Barcelona chose Gordon over other targets because of the player's commitment to Hansi Flick's project.