Premier League heavyweights such as Arsenal and Liverpool gave Barcelona a free run at Anthony Gordon when exit doors opened up at Newcastle, with Chris Waddle explaining to GOAL why the England international ended up in Catalunya rather than north London. An €80 million (£69m/$92m) transfer has taken Gordon away from his homeland and onto the books of La Liga champions.
Newcastle United have reportedly opened negotiations with Osasuna to sign Spain World Cup star Victor Munoz as they look to fill the void left by Anthony Gordon. The Magpies are moving aggressively in the early stages of the summer window to secure the 22-year-old before his stock rises further on the international stage.
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.
Kieran Trippier has officially completed a free transfer move to Wolverhampton Wanderers following a four-year spell with Newcastle United. The veteran English full-back has committed to a two-year contract at Molineux, becoming the first marquee signing of the summer window for manager Rob Edwards as the club targets an immediate top-flight return.
Newcastle are on the verge of confirming their first arrival of the summer transfer window as Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen heads to Tyneside. While initial reports suggested a hefty price tag, the Magpies have successfully negotiated a deal that sees them pay significantly less for the highly-rated 20-year-old.
Newcastle are reportedly prepared to sanction the sale of Sandro Tonali this summer as they look to proactively manage their squad value and avoid the complications that surrounded Alexander Isak's future. The Italian midfielder has become the subject of intense interest from the Premier League's elite, sparking what could become one of the biggest transfer sagas of the upcoming window.
Newcastle United have won the race to sign highly rated goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen after agreeing a €28.5 million package with Stade de Reims. The 20-year-old, who had attracted interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid, has reportedly signed a four-year deal and is set to join Eddie Howe's side this summer.
Former Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin has agreed a deal to join Major League Soccer outfit Charlotte FC following a brief stint in Ligue 1. The French attacker is set to move to North Carolina as a Designated Player, cutting short his successful comeback in his homeland with Lens.
Manchester City are refusing to back down in their pursuit of Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson, despite seeing an initial approach for the midfielder rebuffed. The Premier League giants have made the engine room a priority for the upcoming transfer window as they prepare for a significant squad rebuild.
Newcastle United have ramped up their summer recruitment drive by launching a formal €24m bid for Swedish side AIK’s teenage sensation Zadok Yohanna. The winger, who has earned the nickname the 'Nigerian Neymar' due to his explosive style of play, has become one of the most sought-after young talents in European football.
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.
And there we have it. The 2025-26 European football season is in the books, capped by Paris Saint-Germain beating Arsenal in the Champions League final to defend their continental crown. Soon the past nine months or so will become distant memories, such is the speed at which the footballing world moves on, especially when major tournaments on the horizon.
Kieran Trippier is poised to complete a surprise move to the Championship after reaching an agreement to join newly-relegated Wolves on a free transfer following his departure from Newcastle United. The veteran former England defender will sign a two-year contract at Molineux, with the club holding an option for an additional third season.
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.
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.
Manchester United are in the market for midfield reinforcements - amid links to the likes of Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Fede Valverde - with Eric Djemba-Djemba telling GOAL who the Red Devils’ “first choice” should be. Big money is set to be spent at Old Trafford this summer on acquiring a suitable replacement for the departing Casemiro.
FC Barcelona is wasting little time in the transfer market, moving swiftly after the season's conclusion. Could a spectacular triple signing be imminent?
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.
Alexander Nübel's future lies neither at VfB Stuttgart nor at FC Bayern. According to reports, two top clubs are now actively monitoring the Germany goalkeeper.
Bayern Munich are reportedly plotting an audacious player-plus-cash bid to secure Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon in the summer transfer window. The Bavarian giants intend to include goalkeeper Alexander Nubel in the deal to lower the Magpies' hefty £68 million valuation, with the Tyneside club currently in the market for a new number one.
Uli Hoeneß has launched a scathing attack on Lothar Matthäus. The honorary president of FC Bayern Munich holds the TV pundit personally responsible for the collapse of Nick Woltemade's transfer.