Barcelona’s plans to strengthen their attack could face a serious setback, with new developments suggesting they are already falling behind in the race for Anthony Gordon.
Fresh updates from Florian Plettenberg indicate that Bayern Munich have taken a strong step by presenting the player with a long-term contract offer.
The German giants have put forward a five-year deal, making their interest both clear and concrete.
A strong push from Bayern
As per the journalist, while several top clubs have been monitoring Gordon, Bayern now appear to be leading the race by moving to secure an agreement with the player’s camp.
At this stage, the main obstacle is not convincing Gordon himself, but reaching an agreement with Newcastle United.
This is because the Premier League side are under no pressure to sell, especially given that the winger is under contract until 2030.
That strong position allows them to demand a significant fee, which is where the situation becomes complicated for Barcelona.
Meeting with his agent
Bayern have taken the first step to sign Anthony Gordon. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)
Despite Bayern’s progress, Barcelona have not been passive. Sporting director Deco has already held talks with Gordon’s representatives in recent hours, showing clear intent from the Catalan side.
The player is highly appreciated within the club, and his profile fits the type of attacking reinforcement they are looking for.
However, the financial reality remains a major hurdle, as offers closer to €80 million have already been mentioned for his signature.
That figure places him in a difficult range for Barcelona, who are still operating under strict financial limits.
Bayern, on the other hand, seem better positioned to meet those demands.
Their interest in Gordon is not new, and their early approach has given them a clear advantage.
However, there is still a window of opportunity as the German giants are also in talks with several other candidates. This means if they fail to land him, Barcelona will have a clear way.
