Anthony Gordon is open to leaving Newcastle United this summer for Bayern Munich — and the German champions are moving quickly to make it happen.
According to multiple reports from the past few days, Bayern have identified the 25-year-old Newcastle winger as a priority target and meetings with the player's representatives are already being scheduled. Perhaps most intriguingly, Gordon has reportedly already spoken to Bayern's Harry Kane about life at the club — a conversation that appears to have reinforced his interest in making the move to Bavaria.
Kompany's approval
Vincent Kompany has given his personal seal of approval for the signing, which tells you a lot about how serious this is. When a manager publicly endorses a target at this stage of the season, it is not a rumour — it is a statement of intent. Bayern want Gordon, Kompany wants Gordon, and Gordon is listening.
The England international has been one of the Premier League's standout wide players over the past two seasons since joining from Everton, and his direct, high-energy style of play suits the demands of European football at the highest level. He presses, he drives, he creates, and he scores when it matters. Bayern are looking to replace some ageing and departing options in their front line, and Gordon fits the profile.
The fee question
This is where it gets complicated. Reports suggest Bayern have valued Gordon at around £55-75 million, but Newcastle insiders are making clear that figure will not be enough to even start a conversation. Newcastle have been building something meaningful under Eddie Howe's successor, and losing their best attacker will require serious compensation.
The Magpies have made no secret of their ambitions and have resisted selling key players before. Whether they can hold off Bayern Munich — a club with serious pulling power and the backing of a major American investor group — remains to be seen.
Gordon's mindset
The Gordon camp has reportedly been impressed watching Michael Olise's seamless transition from Crystal Palace to Bayern Munich. Olise arrived with something to prove in the Bundesliga and immediately delivered, and that has not been lost on Gordon. If Olise can do it, Gordon believes he can too.
At 25, this is the window where big career decisions tend to get made. Champions League football, a massive club, a new league. The appeal is obvious.
Newcastle will fight to keep him. But the signs are pointing towards a summer departure — and Bayern Munich are the front-runners to win this race.
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