Anthony Gordon transfer fee broken down as Newcastle accepts Barcelona demand
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsAnthony GordonNewcastle United are to receive a fee in instalments from Barcelona for Anthony Gordon, with the Spanish giants beating Bayern Munich to the England international's signatureAnthony Gordon is making a big money move to Barcelona - who have cut a savvy deal(Image: News Images/NurPhoto)Newcastle United has agreed to allow Barcelona to spread the cost of signing Anthony Gordon across the duration of his contract at the Nou Camp.This means Barcelona will settle the initial $93 million (£70 million) fee in instalments between now and 2031. Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen was willing to part with $80M (£60m) for Gordon, but was unwilling to enter a bidding war for the England international.Gordon is currently undergoing a medical in Spain, having agreed to a five-year deal.
Everton had a sell-on clause written into the deal when they sold Gordon to Newcastle, meaning they will pocket 15 per cent from the winger's switch to Barcelona, reports the Mirror.The signing of Gordon has raised questions over the immediate future of Marcus Rashford. Rashford had appeared to revive his stuttering career following a successful loan spell at Barcelona.Barcelona hold an option to make the move permanent, having already agreed a $35M (£26m) fee with Manchester United.However, given that Rashford commands wages in excess of $400k (£300k) per week, securing Gordon would prove considerably more cost-effective in the long run.Marcus Rashford has spent the season on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)Rashford's representatives remain calm about the next steps.
Discussions between United and Barcelona are ongoing, with United confident that Barca possess the necessary funds to complete his signing.Should he return, he and Gordon would likely not be vying for the same starting position. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is contemplating deploying Gordon as a striker next season, following Robert Lewandowski's departure.This possibility was explored between Gordon's representatives and Barcelona sporting director Deco during negotiations.There is also talk that Raphinha could depart the Nou Camp, which would boost Rashford's prospects of staying with the Catalan club, despite netting 55 goals in 90 appearances for Barca over the past two seasons.