Barcelona interested in 25-year-old England forward as Raphinha alternative

Barcelona interest in Anthony Gordon revealed

As per RAC1, Barcelona are also interested in Gordon this summer. The 25-year-old has been linked with an exit this summer, but this is the first time that Barcelona have been brought up in conjunction with him. The Blaugrana are obviously familiar with his game, having faced him twice in the three meetings between the Magpies and Barcelona this season.

Since, Sport have published images of Deco meeting with Gordon’s agents in Barcelona. They note that his price tag could be around €80m, and that his agents are meeting with a number of clubs, not least Bayern Munich, who are also interested in him.

Gordon has similar traits to Raphinha

It is noted that Barcelona believe he has a number of traits that make him similar to Raphinha, and Director of Football Deco has him on their shortlist as a signing that they would be keen on. Like the Brazilian, Gordon has an intense pressing style, and plenty of pace to run in behind.

Who would Gordon be replacing?

The England international has played increasingly as a central forward as the season has gone on, but learnt his trade as a winger. Overall this season, he has 17 goals and five assists in his 46 appearances this season, but amid talk that Barcelona would consider an offer from Saudi Arabia for Raphinha, it may well be that Deco is lining up Gordon as an alternative if that deal does happen.