FC Bayern are getting serious on the transfer market – and have set their sights on a top-class name. Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon is at the top of the Munich club’s wish list. Sporting director Max Eberl is working flat out to sign the England international, who is regarded as one of the most exciting attacking players in the Premier League
But the path to a transfer is anything but easy. With Liverpool FC, Arsenal FC and now Manchester United, several top clubs are in the race for the 25-year-old. Nevertheless, Bayern are not deterred – on the contrary: talks are already in full swing behind the scenes
According to Sport BILD, Gordon’s advisor was a guest in Munich last week, and the talks were not just about an initial assessment, but also about concrete figures. A clear sign of how serious Bayern are about this transfer
Bayern pursuing a clear strategy in the transfer poker
However, the initial situation is complicated. Newcastle are demanding around 90 million euros for their attacking player – a sum that FC Bayern are not prepared to pay. Nevertheless, the Munich club have developed a clear plan to make the deal a reality
The initial focus is on reaching a personal agreement with Gordon. If Bayern succeed in convincing the player to move to Munich, their negotiating position with Newcastle could improve significantly. This is precisely where Eberl and his team come in
Support is apparently also coming from within the club, with Harry Kane said to have already sought personal talks with his compatriot to convince him of a move to the German record champions – a factor that should not be underestimated in the transfer poker
Newcastle under pressure – Bayern sense an opportunity
Another crucial aspect is the current situation at Newcastle United. The Magpies are having a disappointing season and are currently only in mid-table in the Premier League, putting the club at risk of missing out on international business – and important revenue
Newcastle are also under pressure from Financial Fair Play, which could make additional sales necessary. This is precisely where Bayern see their chance to lower the transfer fee and realize the transfer
Gordon himself is still under contract until 2030, which makes negotiations more difficult in principle, but it is clear that FC Bayern are prepared to get creative and pull out all the stops to bring their dream player to Munich
One thing is clear: the transfer poker has only just begun – but Bayern are going full throttle!