Barcelona are not in talks to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United in the summer transfer window because the winger is too expensive for the Spanish giants, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The well-known and well-respected journalist has said on his YouTube channel: “I am not aware of Barcelona actively working on a deal for Anthony Gordon, guys, at this stage.
“I am not aware of negotiations, I am not aware of contacts, I am not aware of discussions, I am not aware of anything really concrete.
“Barcelona are checking on some wingers on the market, but from what I am hearing, Anthony Gordon is absolutely too expensive.
“He’s going to be very expensive this summer.
“Newcastle start from €100million (£86.5m, $118m), then they can negotiate around it, maybe could be 80, 85, 90 with bonuses – this will be on Newcastle.
“But this is very expensive.
“And then don’t forget, Bayern are interested in Anthony Gordon.
“Bayern are talking with the agents, Bayern are talking with Newcastle already, club to club.
“So, Bayern are working on the Anthony Gordon deal.
“(He) is not the only option.
“Bayern have two more players on the shortlist.
“So, they have a three-man shortlist for the winger position, but Anthony Gordon is expected to leave Newcastle this summer.
“And there are Premier League clubs also interested, so the Gordon situation can be absolutely one to watch, but, at the moment, Bayern, Premier League, then Barcelona.”