SportFootballFC BarcelonaBarcelona bosses drive hard bargain with Newcastle counterparts after beating Bayern Munich to Anthony Gordon deal, and will pay the fee in instalments over next five years12:00, 28 May 2026Updated 12:02, 28 May 2026Newcastle United have agreed to let Barcelona spread the cost of signing Anthony Gordon over the duration of his contract at the Nou Camp.‌Which means Barcelona will settle the initial £70m fee in instalments between now and 2031. The Spanish giants, who have debts of more than £2billion, insisted on the deal being structured like this.‌Barca have outbid German giants Bayern Munich by £10m - and wanted some goodwill from Newcastle in return. Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen was willing to spend £60m on Gordon, but wasn't prepared to get involved in a bidding war for the England international.‌Gordon is undergoing a medical in Spain, having agreed a five-year deal. The transfer includes bonuses paid to Gordon, depending on what he achieves with the Spanish champions.Newcastle, meanwhile, will receive a percentage of any future sale of the 25-year-old. Everton had a sell-on clause inserted into the £45m deal which saw them sell Gordon to Newcastle, which will see them earn 15 per cent from the winger's switch to Barcelona.Signing Gordon has cast doubt over the immediate future of Marcus Rashford. Rashford has revived his flagging career following a successful season on-loan with Barcelona.‌Barcelona have an option to make the move permanent, having agreed a £26m fee with Manchester United. But considering Rashford is on wages of more than £300,000-a-week, signing Gordon would prove less expensive in the long run.Rashford's representatives remain relaxed about what happens next. Talks between United and Barcelona are still taking place and United believe Barca have the money required to sign him.‌Should he return, he and Gordon likely wouldn't be in competition for a starting place. Barcelona boss Hansi Flick is considering using Gordon as a striker next season, following the departure of Robert Lewandowski.This is something Gordon's representatives discussed with Barcelona sporting director Deco during negotiations.There is also speculation Raphinha could leave the Nou Camp, improving Rashford's chances of remaining with the Catalan club, despite scoring 55 goals in 90 games for Barca over the last two seasons. The Brazilian turns 30 in December and Barca could look to cash in, in a bid to balance the books.Article continues belowJoin our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Marcus RashfordFC BarcelonaNewcastle United FCManchester United FCEngland football teamRobert LewandowskiAnthony Gordon