Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon (25) has reportedly reached an agreement on personal terms with Bayern Munich, though a significant gap remains between the clubs' valuations ahead of the 2026 summer window. According to talkSPORT, the England international is prepared to move to the Allianz Arena, but Newcastle expect a fee of at least £75 million (€87m-€90m), whereas the Bundesliga giants are understood to be reluctant to exceed £60 million. Arsenal and Liverpool also remain in contention for the forward, who has scored 17 goals across all competitions this season, including a club-record 10 in the Champions League.
Stumbling blocks in the Gordon valuation
While reports from Bild and Christian Falk suggest Gordon's representatives are in active contact with several European giants, local reporting from the Newcastle Chronicle downplays the finality of any agreement. Newcastle hold significant leverage; Gordon signed a contract extension in late 2024 that ties him to St James' Park until June 2030. This long-term security allows the club to hold out for a premium fee, with former winger Chris Waddle telling FootballTransfers that Newcastle should demand as much as €115m. Manager Eddie Howe has publicly maintained his belief in the player's commitment, stating on the record that he judges Gordon's focus by "how I see them train" rather than external reports of negotiations.
Tactical fit and squad competition
Arsenal's interest follows a season of diminished output from their left-sided forwards. Gabriel Martinelli managed just one Premier League goal in 28 appearances this term, while Leandro Trossard has also struggled for consistency throughout 2026. Gordon’s profile as a high-volume carrier who can operate across the front line appeals to Mikel Arteta, but pundits have warned the player against the move to Germany. Speaking on talkSPORT, Danny Murphy suggested Gordon "won't threaten the XI" at Bayern Munich, citing the presence of Michael Olise and Luis Diaz as obstacles that could leave the 25-year-old on the bench. Despite these warnings, Gordon’s recent form—surpassing Alan Shearer’s single-season European goal record for the club—has made him one of the most coveted secondary attackers in the current market.
Negotiations are expected to intensify as Newcastle balance their valuation against ongoing PSR considerations, with Arsenal poised to strike if the Bayern move stalls.