Madrid, May 27 -- Barcelona have joined Bayern Munich in the race to sign NewcastleUnited forward Anthony Gordon.

The La Liga champions hold an interest in the England international and are in talks with Newcastle over a potential deal, according to BBC Sport.

Although Barca have had financial restrictions in recent years, the club are understood to havethe ability to spend whatever is generated from player sales.

Munich have also held formal discussions with Newcastle, but BBC Sport previously reported there was a gap in valuation between the two clubs.

Newcastle chief executive David Hopkinson made it clear they will only sell players on "our terms" in March. The club are in a relatively strong position to command a minimum of£70...