Gordon started his career at Bradford City before moving to Leeds at the age of 12 and the Bantams have already received the money from the 10% sell-on clause inserted in the deal that took the youngster across West Yorkshire.
Bradford joint chairman Julian Rhodes said: "We spoke to the League on Thursday to clariify what the position was as we thought there would be a delay due to the Leeds situation. But they told us to expect the cheque and it has now arrived."