Every Newcastle record that Anthony Gordon has smashed as Barcelona move looms
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Credit: Imago Wed 27 May 2026 18:49, UK Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon is closing in on a move away from the club after Barcelona saw a bid accepted for his services.Gordon’s future has remained up in the air over the last few months after some impressive Champions League showings for the Magpies this season.The England star has been heavily linked with a move to Bayern Munich, but Barcelona are now believed to be advancing in talks with Newcastle for his signature.Several leading journalists have reported that the two clubs have agreed a fee of £70million for Gordon to move to the Camp Nou ahead of the World Cup.Newcastle’s transfer plans are ramping up after they failed to qualify for European football, and Football Insider have looked at every club record that Gordon is set to leave Newcastle with this summer. 🔄 Newcastle Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Newcastle United boardroom. VISIT THE NEWCASTLE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Anthony Gordon’s Champions League recordsGordon’s exit is not set in stone as yet, but he looks very likely to leave St James’ Park this summer regardless of whether Barca seal a deal, after failing to appear in any of Newcastle’s last four matches.He was key to the Magpies’ Champions League run in 2025-26, scoring the most goals of any player for the club in a single UCL campaign, with 10.Appearances26Minutes played1814′Goals6Shots per 902.38Chances created per 901.29Successful dribbles per 9047.1%Duels won %46.9%Fouls won per 901.98Gordon’s 2025-26 PL statsGordon broke the club’s appearance record in the competition proper too, with his 18th coincidentally coming against Barca in the Magpies’ 7-2 defeat at the Camp Nou in March.His run of four goals in three games against Barcelona, Union Saint Gilloise and Benfica at the start of the 2025-26 league stage saw the 25-year-old break the record for the most consecutive European games scored in by a Magpies player.Gordon’s standout performance of the campaign came in their 6-1 win at Qarabag in February, as he scored the most Champions League goals in one game for the club (4), scored their fastest ever UCL goal (2:02 mins) and became their earliest ever UCL hat-trick scorer (33 mins).Where could Gordon rank among Newcastle’s record sales?Sources have previously revealed to Football Insider that Gordon would command a lesser fee than Newcastle’s initial £75m price tag this summer.They are now set to accept around £70m for his services, which would make him their second-highest record sale if the move goes ahead.Alexander Isak is way ahead in first place following his £125m switch to Liverpool last summer, while Gordon is set to overtake Elliot Anderson and Andy Carroll (both £35m) in second spot.
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