Marcus Rashford would appear to be the perfect replacement for Anthony Gordon at Newcastle, as one England star heads to Barcelona and another potentially departs Catalunya, but Chris Waddle has told GOAL that the Manchester United-owned forward may be done with the Premier League. Questions are being asked of whether the 28-year-old has fallen out of love with top-flight competition in his homeland.
Thomas Tuchel has downplayed a moment of apparent friction between Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon during England's final World Cup warm-up match. The Real Madrid superstar appeared ready to take a second-half penalty before being told to hand the ball over to the Barcelona's new winger.
England completed their World Cup preparations with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in their rain-delayed final warm-up friendly on Wednesday. It was a bruising encounter against a physical opponent, but Thomas Tuchel's men kept their cool to dominate in the sweltering Orlando heat courtesy of goals from Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and Ollie Watkins.
Thierry Henry has praised Anthony Gordon's efforts to speak Spanish following his arrival at Barcelona and believes the England winger is perfectly suited to the club's style of play. The Arsenal legend also highlighted the importance of completing the transfer before the World Cup, backing Gordon to make a major impact in Catalonia.
Anthony Gordon has opened up about his blockbuster £70m move from Newcastle to Barcelona, revealing the private role Marcus Rashford played in the transition. Despite their rivalry for a starting spot in Thomas Tuchel’s England side, the Manchester United forward has been acting as a mentor following his own 2025-26 loan spell with the Catalan giants.
When Marcus Rashford first attempted to speak Spanish, Lamine Yamal fell over laughing. It came during the Manchester United loanee's first training session in Catalunya - or, at least, the first one made public - and after chasing shadows in a rondo, Rashford said something pretty much unintelligible to the Ballon d'Or favourite. Contrast that, then, with the first impression made by Barca's latest English arrival, Anthony Gordon, whose almost fluent Spanish shocked those tuning in for his introductory press conference.
Newcastle United are exploring a summer move to activate the £51 million release clause of Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli as they seek to replace Anthony Gordon. The Moroccan international is a primary target for the Magpies following Gordon's departure to Barcelona.
Anthony Gordon has wasted no time in making his lofty ambitions known after completing his move to Barcelona, insisting the club must secure its sixth European crown. The England international expressed his excitement at joining the Catalan giants, describing the move as a dream come true following his arrival from Newcastle United.
Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford is fully prioritising a permanent stay at Barcelona, remaining unfazed by the blockbuster arrival of international teammate Anthony Gordon. The 29-year-old forward is holding onto direct assurances from manager Hansi Flick despite the Spanish champions' reluctance to trigger their option to buy him outright.
Anthony Gordon has completed a sensational £69.3 million (€80m) move from Newcastle United to Barcelona, signing a five-year contract with the Catalan giants. The 25-year-old England international, who finished as the Magpies' top goalscorer last season, shocked the presentation crowd by conducting part of his first official press conference in fluent Spanish.
Anthony Gordon has expressed his immense pride and excitement after completing a spectacular €80 million move from Newcastle United to Barcelona. The 25-year-old England international signed a five-year contract with the Catalan giants, fulfilling a childhood ambition to represent the club on the grandest stage in European football.
Thomas Muller has demanded an explanation from Anthony Gordon after the England winger rejected a move to Bayern Munich in favour of a sensational €80 million switch to Barcelona. The German giants were heavily linked with the 25-year-old attacker, but the Liga champions moved quickly to secure his signature on a five-year contract.
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle in a deal worth a potential €80 million (£69.3m). The Catalan side jumped ahead of Bayern Munich to quickly wrap up the signing of the English winger, who has committed to a five-year contract with the Liga champions.
Anthony Gordon is on the verge of completing a sensational move to Barcelona, with the Newcastle winger scheduled to undergo a medical in Spain on Thursday. The England international is set to see his financial status skyrocket, with a massive contract offer on the table that will see his weekly earnings double.
Barcelona have stepped up their pursuit of Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon by launching a formal opening bid for the winger, according to reports. Hansi Flick is keen to bolster his attacking options at Camp Nou and has identified the England international as a priority target for the summer window.
Newcastle star Anthony Gordon has emerged as one of the most sought-after names in the summer market, but the winger reportedly has his heart set on a move to La Liga. While German giants Bayern Munich have made the England international a top priority, Gordon is said to be leaning towards a switch to Barcelona.
