Newcastle Targets Ez Abde as Replacement for Gordon, Impacting Barcelona's Finances
Newcastle United has begun the process of replacing Anthony Gordon, who they agreed to sell to Barcelona earlier this week. The Premier League side is reportedly eyeing Ez Abde as a potential replacement, which could allow Barcelona to recover some of the €80m they are spending on Gordon. Key Details: Ez Abde, 24, is coming off the best season of his career and had previously attracted interest from Barcelona before their move for Gordon. If Newcastle successfully signs Abde, Barcelona could receive up to €12m due to a sell-on clause related to Abde’s previous transfer to Real Betis. Real Betis has a €60m release clause in Abde's contract, and activating this would trigger a 20% payout to Barcelona based on their earlier agreement with Betis. While Newcastle aims to negotiate a lower fee than €60m, Betis is expected to resist selling one of their star players for less. Barcelona is keen on this scenario, as it would effectively reduce Gordon's cost to €68m. The potential transfer of Abde could also lead to further developments for Barcelona. Reports suggest that if Abde moves to Newcastle, Betis will pursue Jan Virgili as a replacement. Barcelona holds a 40% sell-on clause for Virgili, who can be acquired for €12m due to a relegation release clause that became active this week. While the situation remains fluid, the implications for both Newcastle and Barcelona are significant.
Source: Football España - 2026-05-28