The transfer poker for Anthony Gordon continues to gather pace. While Newcastle United would apparently be prepared to sell him in principle, FC Bayern and the English club are still far apart when it comes to the transfer fee
As the Daily Mail reports, both clubs are holding concrete talks about a possible transfer of the 25-year-old to Munich, although Bayern are apparently pursuing a clear financial line
According to the report, the German record champions are „very structured with their budget“ and are currently planning an offer in the region of 60 million pounds, equivalent to around 69 million euros
Bayern are pushing the financial envelope
Newcastle United, on the other hand, are demanding significantly more. According to the report, the Magpies would like to receive at least 75 million pounds for Gordon. With bonus payments, the total sum could even rise to as much as 80 million pounds, or around 92 million euros
The German newspaper tz also reports that Bayern consider the current demands from Newcastle to be far too high. Interestingly, according to the paper, Munich’s absolute pain threshold is said to be around 70 million euros. Interestingly, the record champions‘ original pain threshold was just under 60 million euros
Despite the increase, there is still a considerable gap between the two clubs
Gordon wants to go to Munich
Nevertheless, Bayern are apparently the most promising candidate in the bidding for Gordont at the moment. Although Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea are also said to have expressed an interest in the England international, the player’s priority is clearly FC Bayern at the moment, according to the Daily Mail
Contrary to some recent reports, the paper says that Gordon and the Munich club have not yet reached a full agreement. According to the report, the main features of a possible contract have already been discussed, but talks on personal terms are still ongoing
In sporting terms, Gordon is still considered to be Bayern’s absolute preferred solution for the left wing
The Englishman impresses above all with his dynamism, his flexibility and his aggressive style of play against the ball – qualities that would fit in perfectly with Vincent Kompany’s intense style
It now seems clear that FC Bayern are serious in the Gordon poker, but whether the Munich club can actually negotiate Newcastle down from their asking price remains the decisive question in the coming weeks.