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| Anthony Gordon transfer news: Why are Barcelona signing Newcastle forward? |
What makes the story even more dramatic is the growing belief that Bayern Munich underestimated Barcelona’s interest, reportedly assuming the Spanish giants were only “bluffing” during negotiations.
For months, Bayern Munich appeared to be in pole position for Gordon’s signature.
Reports from Germany and England suggested the Bundesliga champions had already opened discussions with the player’s camp and even reached broad personal terms.
The Bavarians viewed Gordon as a perfect addition to strengthen their attack ahead of the new season.
However, the situation changed rapidly once Barcelona entered the race.
According to multiple reports, Bayern executives initially believed Barcelona’s involvement was not serious because of the club’s well-documented financial struggles over recent years.
The Catalans have repeatedly faced scrutiny regarding salary caps, transfer spending, and player registrations, leading many rival clubs to question how aggressively they could compete in the market.
That assumption appears to have cost Bayern dearly.
Barcelona reportedly moved quickly behind the scenes, with club president Joan Laporta and head coach Hansi Flick personally convincing Gordon that Camp Nou was the ideal destination for the next stage of his career.
Their direct involvement reportedly made a huge impression on the England international.
Former Bayern coach Hansi Flick is believed to have played a particularly important role in the deal.
Ironically, Flick’s previous frustrations at Bayern regarding transfer backing have often been discussed in football circles, and many observers now see Gordon’s move as a symbolic victory for the German coach against his former club.
Reports indicate Barcelona agreed to a package worth around €70 million plus add-ons, potentially pushing the total value beyond €80 million.
Bayern Munich reportedly submitted their own offer late in the process, but it was not enough to convince Newcastle United.
The transfer also highlights how quickly momentum can shift in modern football.
Bayern spent weeks carefully negotiating and reportedly tried to maintain a disciplined valuation for Gordon.
Barcelona, on the other hand, acted decisively once they identified him as a priority target. That difference in urgency may have been the decisive factor.