Barcelona have joined Bayern Munich in pursuing Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, with the Tyneside club now in active talks with both clubs over the 25-year-old.

Gordon signed a long-term contract extension in October 2024 and has four years remaining on his current deal. He finished the season as Newcastle's top scorer with 18 goals, yet was left out of the final six Premier League matches amid growing speculation over his future. He was also an unused substitute in the club's last four fixtures, with Newcastle appearing to manage him carefully ahead of a potential summer departure.

Bayern Munich already in talks

Sky Sports News reported earlier this month that Bayern Munich had opened discussions with Newcastle and were keen to add Gordon to an attacking squad that already features England captain Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Luis Diaz. Barcelona's arrival in the race now significantly complicates the situation.

Gordon has not informed Newcastle that he wishes to leave, but the club could sanction a sale if a substantial offer arrives. Liverpool came close to signing him in the summer of 2024, though whether they will revive that interest remains to be seen.

Newcastle's summer dilemma

Gordon is far from the only high-profile name potentially heading out of St. James' Park. Sandro Tonali and Tino Livramento have also attracted interest from clubs across England and Europe. Newcastle CEO David Hopkinson has acknowledged publicly that the club may need to sell in order to fund major incoming transfers, with Gordon regarded as one of the club's most valuable assets.

The Rashford question

Sky Sports' Callum Bishop raised an intriguing subplot to Barcelona's interest in Gordon — the future of Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford.