Gordon is here
Anthony Gordon is officially a Barcelona player. The winger signed from Newcastle on Friday in a £69.3m deal, becoming the first reinforcement of the 2026/27 season (2) (6). He put pen to paper on a contract through 2031 (2).
Gordon told Newcastle he only wanted Barça, forcing the move through (3). He compared himself to Raphinha: "A lot of intensity, speed and technique. I always like to score goals." (1) He added he's "very excited" to link up with Lamine Yamal and Pedri, calling it "the greatest thing" to play for the club (7).
Rashford still pushing
Marcus Rashford hasn't given up. Despite Gordon's arrival, the Manchester United forward continues to prioritize a move to Barcelona and wants to stay at the club (4). Hansi Flick now has options, but Rashford's camp is still pushing.
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Ansu Fati nears Monaco exit
Gordon's signing all but closes the door on Ansu Fati's return. The forward is now close to agreeing a deal with Monaco, with Jorge Mendes working on the move (5). Fati's hopes of reclaiming a spot at Barça have faded.
Atlético fires back over Álvarez rumors
Atlético Madrid is furious. Barcelona's reported interest in Julian Álvarez has been publicly mocked by the club: "It seems like a joke, but we are furious with FC Barcelona." (8) Atlético called the links "fake news."
Clásico in the transfer market
Barça and Real Madrid are locked in a tug-of-war over an unexpected Manchester City player who has been put up for sale (9). No names yet, but the rivalry is spilling into the summer window.
Fan reactions
The Gordon signing has lit up the Barça corners of Reddit. Fans are buzzing about his energy and the fact he answered a question in Spanish during his first interview, a detail that earned him instant respect. The general mood: this feels like a statement signing to kick off the summer. See the full discussion.
