Barcelona reached an agreement with Newcastle United to acquire Anthony Gordon, surprising other European clubs. Gordon passed his medical test, and Barcelona accelerated their summer plans. Barcelona president Joan Laporta flew to Budapest to attend UEFA’s gala dinner ahead of the Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal. Laporta’s visit is seen as strategically valuable even without attending the match. PSG and Arsenal have emerged as rival suitors for Barcelona’s top attacking target, Julian Alvarez. Barcelona hopes to maintain its advantage because Alvarez prioritizes a move to Camp Nou if he leaves Atletico Madrid. Laporta and Deco held a summit with Alvarez’s agent Fernando Hidalgo, with Juanma Lopez also present. With Gordon’s deal progressing and Alvarez firmly targeted, Barcelona’s next moves are expected to be decisive.
"Barcelona appear to have shocked everyone in the European footballing market by reaching an agreement with Newcastle United for the acquisition of Anthony Gordon. The Catalans have stolen the English international under the nose of Liverpool and Bayern Munich, who were keen on his services and thought Barça were simply 'bluffing' at the start. With Gordon successfully passing his medical test, Barcelona have accelerated their plans for the summer ahead."
"According to SPORT, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has flown to Budapest to attend UEFA's gala dinner ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal, personally invited by Aleksander Ceferin. While he will not stay for the match itself, it is apparent that the visit holds strategic value, as far as Barça are concerned. Both Champions League finalists have emerged as rival suitors for Julian Alvarez, Barcelona's top attacking target."
"Barcelona are hopeful of retaining their advantage in the Alvarez pursuit, knowing that the Argentine clearly favours a move to the Camp Nou but aware of the competition surrounding him. Earlier this week, Laporta and Deco held a key summit with Alvarez's agent Fernando Hidalgo, with Niagara Sports' Juanma Lopez also present, given his connections to all parties involved. With Gordon's medical underway and Alvarez firmly in their sights, it is shaping up to be an exciting summer ahead for the Barcelona fans."
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