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Newcastle United will be prepared to sell Anthony Gordon to Bayern Munich if the Bundesliga champions meet their £75million valuation for the England forward, according to The Times.
Bayern have identified the 25-year-old as a key summer target following their retention of the league title. Newcastle are aware of the interest, although there has been no formal contact between the clubs.
Gordon is also believed to be open to a potential move. Bayern’s initial valuation is thought to be around £55million, which Newcastle are not willing to accept.
However, they would sanction a sale if the German side increase their offer to £75million. The Bavarian club have been encouraged by recent Premier League signings, including Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Luis Diaz, and are keen to continue that recruitment strategy.
In Kane’s case, Bayern gradually increased their bids to secure a deal from Tottenham. At this stage, Bayern are considered favourites for Gordon ahead of Liverpool and Arsenal, both of whom have previously shown interest.
His representatives are expected to hold talks with Bayern officials in the near future. Newcastle were previously open to a sale for PSR reasons, but a move collapsed last summer when Liverpool did not meet a £80million valuation.
The club are now expected to consider player sales as they look to strengthen and refresh their squad after a difficult Premier League campaign.
Newcastle were unable to make a major signing in the January transfer window due to financial constraints, having spent heavily last summer while also increasing their wage bill.
There is now expected to be a shift in strategy at Newcastle, with more player sales likely in order to fund future transfer activity. Gordon has emerged as the leading candidate to be sold as part of that summer rebuild.
The Englishman has scored 10 goals in the Champions League for Newcastle this season, making him the competition’s third-highest scorer. Gordon has racked up 46 appearances, netted 17 goals, and provided five assists in all competitions.
Gordon, who is under contract until 2030, has also established himself as a regular for England since joining from Everton in a £45million deal in January 2023.
Gordon missed last weekend’s 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth with a hip injury. Ahead of the match, manager Eddie Howe said he did not expect transfer speculation to affect the former Everton forward.
“I think that comes with the territory,” the former Bournemouth manager said. “I think your best players will be the ones who are linked with high-profile moves.”
Howe added: “The one thing I’m not going to do is play a player if they are not 100 percent committed to the club and its future. That commitment and resolve, what the player gives to the team, has to be total.
“I’m not talking about Anthony here, I’m talking generally across the board. I have to do what is right for the team, and I will continue to do that.”