Newcastle Target Marco Palestra as Gordon Replacement

Newcastle United have placed Marco Palestra on their shortlist as a replacement for Anthony Gordon. The move follows Gordon’s €70 million transfer to FC Barcelona.

Anthony Gordon, the England winger, completed his move to Barcelona at the end of May 2026. The deal includes €10 million in performance-related variables.

Newcastle sold Gordon to Barcelona for the stated fee. The club now seeks a player capable of matching Gordon’s impact on the wing.

Marco Palestra is a 21‑year‑old winger owned by Atalanta. He spent the 2025‑26 season on loan at Cagliari, where he delivered strong performances in Serie A.

Barcelona have also shown interest in Palestra after his notable Serie A showing, as reported earlier. His performances have raised his profile across Europe.

If Newcastle secure Palestra, the transfer could involve a substantial fee given his age and recent form. The signing would be finalized before the start of the 2026‑27 Premier League campaign.