FC Bayern are apparently pressing ahead with the possible transfer of Anthony Gordon, with the supervisory board apparently backing the deal
Those responsible at FC Bayern appear to have taken the next important step in the transfer of Anthony Gordon
As reported in the BILD podcast„Bayern Insider“, the supervisory board now fully supports the potential transfer of the England international. According to the report, Max Eberl has been given the green light to press ahead with the talks and get the deal wrapped up if possible
According to the report, Gordon himself is keen to move to FC Bayern and an agreement between the player and the Munich club is said to be imminent
Newcastle remain firm so far
The big sticking point, however, remains the transfer fee demanded by Newcastle United. According to consistent media reports, the English club is still demanding between 80 and 90 million euros for the attacking player – a sum that FC Bayern is currently unwilling to pay
As has already been reported in recent weeks, Munich’s financial pain threshold is significantly lower – apparently in the region of around €60 million
According to BILD, this is precisely why Bayern are now hoping that Newcastle will give in to their demands over the course of the summer
Internally, the 25-year-old is still regarded as the absolute ideal solution for the attack, with Vincent Kompany in particular said to have high hopes for the England international
Gordon impresses with his pace, intensity and versatility and can be deployed on the left wing as well as centrally or on the right, making him a perfect fit for FC Bayern’s flexible attacking play
In addition, those in charge obviously value his aggression on the ball and his willingness to work defensively – qualities that have recently become increasingly important at Munich
Barça apparently out of the poker game
Another point in Bayern’s favor is that FC Barcelona, a prominent competitor, is said to have already dropped out of the race
Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano recently reported that the Catalans are currently unable to meet the financial demands of a potential Gordon transfer
Nevertheless, the competition remains fierce, with several Premier League clubs continuing to keep a close eye on the situation
At FC Bayern, however, there is apparently growing hope that the transfer can be realized in the end despite the complicated negotiations – also because the player himself is said to be clearly leaning towards Munich.