Newcastle United 'rubbing their hands' after agreeing £69m deal
Anthony Gordon has come under increased scrutiny following his move from Newcastle United to Barcelona.
Newcastle United will be ‘rubbing their hands’ after selling Anthony Gordon to Barcelona for £69million.
That’s the view of former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan, as Gordon struggles to make an impact at the World Cup following his eye-catching move to the Catalan giants.
Gordon spent three-and-a-half years at Newcastle after joining from Everton in January 2023 for £45million, scoring 39 goals and providing 28 assists in 152 appearances before completing his switch to Spain prior to the World Cup getting underway.
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The 25-year-old had looked set to join Bayern Munich until Barcelona swooped in. While Jordan insists neither club are “fools”, he indeed has doubts about Gordon’s price tag.
Newcastle United ‘rubbing their hands’ at Anthony Gordon sale
Jordan told talkSPORT: “Well, that's the question, isn't it? Because you've got two of the biggest clubs in the world that are looking at him. Their coaches are seeing something in him. The England manager sees something in him, so I'm in your camp.
“I look at him, I think he had a decent first half against Ghana. But I look at him and say, ‘how is that a £70 million footballer?’ And Newcastle must be rubbing their hands.
“But Barcelona and Bayern are not fools. These are not fools.”
Gordon has started both of England’s World Cup games against Croatia and Ghana but is at risk of being dropped for Saturday’s final group match against Panama.
The Three Lions know a win will see them top Group L, which, on paper, will hand them a more favourable draw in the round of 32.