FC Bayern has lost the transfer poker for Anthony Gordon – but the plans for the offensive have long since continued at Säbener Straße. Several exciting alternatives are already on the record champions‘ list
Internally, Anthony Gordon was regarded as the player of choice for the left side of the attack. However, after FC Barcelona upped the ante financially, the Munich club withdrew from negotiations. Newcastle United are said to have agreed a total package of around 80 million euros with the Catalans
This was apparently the limit for FC Bayern, who did not want to get involved in a financial arms race – and are therefore already looking at other candidates
Diomande remains the sporting solution of choice
From a sporting point of view, Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig is still regarded as the absolute top solution for Munich’s attack
The 19-year-old has had an outstanding season, scoring 13 goals and providing ten assists in 36 competitive games. Particularly interesting from Bayern’s point of view: Diomande can be deployed flexibly on both wings and has enormous development potential
However, that is precisely the problem. According to current estimates, Leipzig are demanding well over 100 million euros for the youngster. In addition, two financially strong heavyweights, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, are already fighting for the attacking player
There is also a complicated consultancy dispute in the background, which could further complicate potential negotiations
Junior Kroupi is also on Bayern’s list
Another name being discussed internally at the record champions is Junior Kroupi from AFC Bournemouth, as reported by tz
The 19-year-old Frenchman made a name for himself in his first Premier League season with 13 goals. Kroupi actually feels most comfortable in the center of the attack, but can also play on the left flank
The statements made by France legend Thierry Henry, who wanted to promote the youngster early on, are particularly noteworthy
„I’m not surprised by his development,“ Henry told Sky Sports, adding that he had already wanted to bring Kroupi into the French U21 squad as a 16-year-old. „When I see a player with this raw talent and this will, I don’t care about his age.“
However, the price is also likely to be a problem here, with Bournemouth reportedly asking for around 80 million euros – another sum that Bayern would examine very closely internally
Mika Godts as a cheaper alternative?
Mika Godts from Ajax Amsterdam currently appears to be a much more realistic option
The Belgian scored a strong 17 goals in the Eredivisie and set up a further 12 goals. His current market value is around 35 million euros, which would make him much more financially attractive than Diomande or Kroupi
Godts is regarded as a dynamic one-on-one player with great pace – exactly the profile Bayern are looking for on the left side of their attack
Bayern are specifically looking for a backup for Díaz
One thing is clear: following the signing of Luis Díaz, Munich want to further broaden their attack
The Colombian is set to play on the left, but they are now primarily looking for a player who can press, is flexible and has the quality for big games
Although the record champions have lost their desired solution in Gordon, the list of alternatives at Säbener Straße remains prominent.