Overview
- Bayern Munich, which opened dialogue with Newcastle on Friday according to multiple reports, has begun exploring a deal for the England winger with no agreement in place.
- Newcastle’s price is reported around £75–80m after an initial €90m signal, while Bayern’s internal valuation has been closer to about £55m, leaving roughly a £20m gap to bridge.
- Everton are due 15% of any profit above the £45m Newcastle paid in 2023, a clause that would cut Newcastle’s net return and helps explain their firmer stance on price.
- Eddie Howe said he is not involved in negotiations and insisted Gordon is 100% committed, with the player training with the first team ahead of the season run-in.
- Arsenal, Liverpool, PSG and Barcelona have made checks as player-side talks advance, including a reported five-year proposal from Bayern, yet Gordon’s deal runs to 2030 and Newcastle are weighing at least one major sale under financial rules.