Overview
- Bayern have been linked to first talks with Anthony Gordon’s camp, with Bild reporting he also spoke with England teammate Harry Kane about a switch.
- Newcastle are said to want roughly €80–90 million and at least more than the €70 million Bayern paid for Luis Díaz, while Bayern view €50–60 million as their range.
- SPORT1 reports Bayern’s supervisory board is not ready to approve a higher outlay, which keeps formal club-to-club negotiations from starting.
- Coach Vincent Kompany has reportedly approved the target, yet Bayern’s board sets spending and the coach typically steps in late in deals at the club.
- Gordon’s strong Champions League form explains the interest, and Bayern may try to agree terms with the player first to push the price down if Newcastle’s finances force a sale.