FC Bayern are pressing ahead with their plans for the summer transfer window – with a clear focus on attacking players. According to consistent media reports, Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon is at the top of the Munich club’s wish list. Now there are new developments in the transfer poker surrounding the England international
As reported by Sky and BBC reporter Sami Mokbel, among others, Bayern have already expressed their interest. Initial contacts have been made with the player – with apparently positive results. According to the BBC, Gordon is said to be open to a move to the German record champions, a clear signal that reinforces Munich’s strategy
Bayern recognizes market opportunity with Gordon
The 25-year-old is one of Newcastle’s top performers and impresses with his pace, dynamism and goalscoring ability. Bayern are looking for precisely this profile for the left flank in order to relieve the pressure on regular player Luis Diaz and at the same time create more variability in their attacking play
The starting position could be more favorable than initially thought. According to the BBC, Gordon is one of the players for whom Newcastle are generally willing to talk in the summer. The background to this is the financial framework conditions and possible adjustments to the squad – a circumstance that Bayern are monitoring closely and now want to actively exploit
Transfer fee becomes the sticking point
As promising as the sporting side is, the economic dimension is just as complicated. Newcastle have the upper hand: Gordon is still under contract until 2030 and has no release clause. The English side’s demand is correspondingly high
According to the BBC, this is around 70 million pounds, i.e. around 80 million euros. A sum that is said to be above FC Bayern’s internal pain threshold, which according to reports is more in the region of 60 million euros – roughly the same as Gordon’s current market value
It is therefore clear that a transfer would only come about if both sides come closer together. A deal with bonus payments or performance-related components would be conceivable in order to close the gap
The poker for Gordon could therefore develop into one of the most exciting topics of the summer. Bayern have made their position clear, the player is open – now it is up to Newcastle whether they remain open to talks or insist on the high transfer fee