Bayern Munich confirms ‘very good’ talks with Newcastle United over Anthony Gordon

Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl has confirmed to Bild that the club is engaged in “very good” discussions with Newcastle United regarding the potential transfer of Anthony Gordon. Speaking ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window, Eberl outlined the club’s strategic intent to strengthen its attacking options, provided the financial requirements for such a move can be met.

Eberl stated that the German champions “will sign an attacking player if he can be financed,” indicating that the club’s recruitment strategy is contingent on fiscal feasibility. When asked specifically about the interest in Newcastle’s forward, Eberl noted that the club had held a “very good conversation” with the player and expressed hope that further progress could be made in the negotiations.

While Eberl’s comments confirm active dialogue, reports suggest that an agreement in principle has already been reached between Bayern Munich and Gordon’s representatives. This development positions the Newcastle United player as the club’s top priority for the summer window, with the sporting department moving to secure the individual’s commitment to the move.

However, the transfer is not yet finalised. The primary remaining obstacle is the financial settlement between the two clubs. Bayern Munich must still reach a mutually acceptable agreement with Newcastle United regarding the transfer fee before the deal can be concluded. Eberl’s remarks underscore that while player interest is evident, the institutional negotiation with the selling club remains a critical step in the process.

The confirmation from Eberl adds weight to longstanding speculation linking the English forward with a move to the Allianz Arena. As the summer window approaches, the focus now shifts to whether Bayern can satisfy Newcastle’s financial demands to bring the attacking talent to Germany.