Liverpool have been closely linked with Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon, the winger who has scored 17 goals this season in what has been a weak season for the St. James’ Park team. However, it is Bayern Munich who are reported as the most active. The Bundesliga giant has shown with the signing of Kane, Olise and Diaz in recent years that Premier League stars also gravitate to German football. Now there are reports of activity that the Bayern bosses are unlikely to like.
Anthony Gordon has played his way into one of the Premier League’s most exciting attacking players. With his direct runs, creativity and tireless work engine, the former Everton star has impressed greatly at St. James’ Park and on the England national team. According to Bild , Gordon and Bayern Munich have agreed on personal terms, negotiations are now underway between the clubs, it is reported.
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This is where the distance in the “perception of reality” lies. According to the German media, Bayern are willing to fork out €60 million, while Newcastle, on the other hand, are holding on to Gordon and demanding €80 million. This week, Bild reports that Bayern are considering adding a goalkeeper to the deal. The German giant is said to be willing to include Alexander Nübel in a Gordon deal to bring down the price of the striker.
Then to Barcelona.
Because according to the hyperactive transfer journalist Romano, Barcelona have opened talks with Newcastle about Anthony Gordon, where the 25-year-old is also open to transfer.
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Former Bayern coach Hansi Flick will thus be involved in couping the Bundesliga giant’s priority signing. How Barca will be able to meet the price demand from Newcastle is uncertain, but we have previously seen the Spaniards show a high degree of creativity when it comes to financial solutions.
