While the player’s desire is clear, the financial logistics remain complex. Newcastle have previously valued Gordon at upwards of £75 million (€85-90m), a figure that Barcelona are currently unwilling to meet. However, Mundo Deportivo states there is optimism at the Spotify Camp Nou that a middle ground can be reached, especially if Gordon continues to push for the move and expresses a willingness to adapt his wage demands to fit Barca’s strict financial parameters.

The England winger is currently under contract on Tyneside until 2030, leaving the Magpies in a strong negotiating position. However, the lure of Barcelona and the opportunity to compete for major European honours under Flick may prove too strong to resist. Barca hope to secure a five-year agreement for the player, viewing him as the ideal candidate to provide competition and relief for Raphinha on the left flank.