ANTHONY GORDON is set for a Barcelona medical after the Catalan giants agreed a £70million deal in principle for the England star.
The Spanish champions are racing to wrap up a deal before the World Cup and ahead of .
Anthony Gordon looks set to leave Newcastle this summer Credit: AFP
Gordon is being tracked by Barcelona, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Liverpool Credit: Getty
Personal terms had been discussed with both and Bayern, while have also held an interest this season.
met with Barca sporting director Deco in London this week and had been holding out for around £80m for the former man.
, 25, is keen to leave St. James’ Park and had been left out of the side by towards the end of the campaign with his future uncertain.
Bayern Munich had identified Gordon as an option to add to their fearsome front three and were thought to be the frontrunners given concerns over whether Barcelona could afford a deal.
But representatives for the Toon man are understood to be travelling to Barcelona this week.
Gordon will undergo a medical later this week, and is expected to sign a five-year deal with the Catalan giants.
Any deal for the winger could impact Barcelona’s attempts to keep his team-mate .
Rashford, 28, scored 14 goals and laid on 14 assists in 49 appearances for Hansi Flick’s side this season. His loan deal from included a £26m option to buy.
Barcelona have no interest in activating that option and have been attempting to negotiate the fee down.
Gordon is said to be ‘highly regarded’ by Barca boss Hansi Flick Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Rashford wants to stay at Barcelona and they are open to having both him and Gordon on their books if another loan deal can be agreed with Manchester United.
The United academy graduate is not part of ‘s plans at Old Trafford next season.
After helping Barca seal the title, Rashford revealed his desire to stay with the Spanish giants and his representatives have already held talks with Deco.
He said: “I am not a magician, but if I was, I would stay. We will see.
“I came here to win. I want to win as many things as I can. This is one more to add to this.
“This is a wonderful team, they’re going to win so much in the future; to be a part of that would be special.
“I always had an admiration for Barcelona, they were my second team so it is a dream to come here and win.”
Marcus Rashford flourished at Barcelona under Hansi Flick Credit: Alamy
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