Anthony Gordon’s future at Newcastle United is drawing increasing scrutiny heading into the summer, with Bayern Munich understood to be leading the pursuit of the 25-year-old winger who has registered 17 goals in all competitions this season. Newcastle are prepared to let him leave for a fee of around £75 million, the same figure Liverpool agreed in principle to pay for him two years ago before a deal ultimately collapsed.
Gordon missed Newcastle’s recent defeat to Bournemouth with a minor hip flexor injury, a setback that came just a day after manager Eddie Howe made a pointed public statement that he would only field players committed fully to the club and its future. The timing raised eyebrows, though Newcastle subsequently confirmed the absence was purely a physical issue and that the forward had not submitted a transfer request.
The situation reflects a broader tension at St James’ Park, where the club’s financial realities are once again becoming a factor in transfer planning. Following the protracted saga that led to Alexander Isak eventually moving to Liverpool last summer, Newcastle chief executive David Hopkinson has signalled that another significant exit could take place this window, framing it as part of a deliberate strategy to buy well and sell well rather than simply offload players under duress.
Gordon’s position is complicated by his continued contract, which runs until 2030, and his clear quality which makes him attractive to clubs across the continent. Bayern Munich have successfully recruited from the Premier League in recent windows, bringing in Harry Kane and Luis Diaz, and Gordon fits the profile of a dynamic, high-energy winger capable of competing at the highest level in Germany.
Former Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole has publicly urged Gordon to make the move to Munich, describing it as an extraordinary opportunity. TalkSPORT pundit Ally McCoist has taken the opposing view, questioning whether paying £75 million for a player who would not be guaranteed a starting berth at Bayern represents good value for any club.
Liverpool and Arsenal are also monitoring the situation, though it remains unclear whether either club would enter a serious bidding war. According to reports, Gordon himself would prefer a move to Liverpool, his boyhood club, if the opportunity presented itself. The Reds’ injury situation up front, with Hugo Ekitike now facing a lengthy absence, means they are actively exploring their attacking options for next season.
Newcastle’s lesson from the Isak saga, where a deal dragged through the entire summer and disrupted pre-season planning, appears to have been taken on board. Setting a clear price publicly suggests the club want to resolve Gordon’s situation early and direct any proceeds toward rebuilding the squad in a more structured way.
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