FC Bayern are continuing to press ahead with the transfer of Anthony Gordon and have apparently made direct contact with Newcastle United for the first time
The transfer poker for Anthony Gordon continues to gather pace. As the Daily Mail reports, FC Bayern and Newcastle United have now made initial contact. Although the talks are still at an exploratory stage, they show that Munich are serious
In recent weeks, the 25-year-old has already been considered an absolute dream candidate for the German record champions‘ attack, and now the next step towards a potential signing has been taken
Particularly interesting: Newcastle are said to already know what would appeal to the England international in the summer – and that clearly includes a move to FC Bayern
This development is in line with previous reports: Munich are pursuing a clear strategy and want to convince the player’s side of a transfer before entering into concrete negotiations with the club
This approach could now pay off, as Gordon is apparently open to a move and is looking for a new challenge
Transfer fee remains Gordon’s biggest obstacle
Despite the positive development, the financial side remains the biggest sticking point. Newcastle are still demanding a high transfer fee, which is said to be in the region of €80-90 million
A sum that Bayern are critical of internally, and there is a clear pain threshold at Säbener Straße that they do not want to exceed
Nevertheless, the contact between the clubs shows that the poker game is on, and if Bayern succeed in convincing Gordon of a transfer in full, their negotiating position could improve significantly
However, it is also clear that the deal stands or falls on the issue of the transfer fee. The coming weeks will probably decide whether Munich can actually go ahead with the transfer – or whether they will have to turn to alternative options.