Bayern Munich eye shock £55m transfer swoop for Newcastle star Anthony Gordon

Bayern Munich eye shock £55m transfer swoop for Newcastle star Anthony GordonNewcastle are braced for plenty of interest in some of their top stars this summer and Bayern Munich have set their sights set on the Premier League side's top goalscorerCommentsSportDaniel Marsh Senior Sports Reporter09:29, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesAnthony Gordon is wanted by Bayern Munich(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA)Bayern Munich are ready to go all out in a bid to lure Anthony Gordon to Germany, with Newcastle vulnerable to losing the England winger if they fail to qualify for next season's Champions League.‌Gordon, who joined the Magpies from Everton back in 2023, is contracted until 2030 and would command a significant transfer fee. The 25-year-old is Newcastle's top scorer this season with 17 goals in all competitions, 10 of which came in Europe's premier competition.‌His form has not gone unnoticed in Munich, with Bayern keen on adding a new left-sided attacker to their squad despite Luis Diaz's stunning maiden season at the Allianz Arena.‌The Times claim that Gordon is emerging as a priority transfer target for the German champions, with Bayern willing to pay more than £55m to get their man.READ MORE: Wayne Rooney issues Alexander Isak demand from Arne Slot which could save his jobREAD MORE: Newcastle make Eddie Howe sack decision after tactics row and staff inquestBayern are even said to have already made contact with Gordon's camp to ascertain the conditions of any deal, though there have been no negotiations with Newcastle.Gordon would compete with Diaz for a spot on the left prong of Bayern's attack. He could also be deployed as a centre forward after playing that role for Newcastle this term, with that adaptability giving Bayern the chance to rest Harry Kane on occasions. It is thought they are unlikely to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea permanently after his season-long loan comes to an end.‌View 3 ImagesGordon scored 10 goals in the Champ...