Report: FC Barcelona might not be targeting Anthony Gordon after all

TL;DR

FC Barcelona is reportedly not pursuing Anthony Gordon due to his high asking price, leaving Bayern Munich and Premier League clubs in the race for the player.

Key points

FC Barcelona is not pursuing Anthony Gordon
Gordon's asking price is too high for Barcelona
Bayern Munich and Premier League clubs are interested in Gordon
Bayern may look elsewhere for summer signings

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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 12: Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United at Selhurst Park on April 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) | Getty Images Anthony Gordon has been heating up as the biggest name on Bayern Munich’s shortlist this summer. The versatile attacking player is a proven talent for Newcastle United in the Premier League and fans were excited to see him on Bayern’s radar. However, things took a turn as it was recently reported that Barca was also targeting the English attacker. As reported by Fabrizio Romano, and captured by @iMiaSanMia, that is not true. Romano states that despite the reports and meetings, the Englishman is too expensive for the Spanish side. That means the race for Gordon will be between Bayern and Premier League clubs. Probably not a great sign if a player was too expensive for Barcelona, however, there is the benefit that Gordon could be sold to the German side to avoid selling Gordon to rival in the Premier League. But with a high asking price and other options on the market, it is possible Bayern will look elsewhere for their marquee summer signing. Despite an extremely strong starting XI, it is clear that Bayern need to deepend their players off the bench. A problem which has been discussed by fans for years now, and hopefully something the club will finally address. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

Q&A

Why is FC Barcelona not targeting Anthony Gordon?

FC Barcelona is not targeting Anthony Gordon because his asking price is considered too high for the Spanish club.

Which clubs are interested in Anthony Gordon?

Anthony Gordon is primarily being pursued by Bayern Munich and various Premier League clubs.

What does Anthony Gordon's high asking price mean for Bayern Munich?

Gordon's high asking price may lead Bayern Munich to explore other options for their marquee summer signing.