Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have reportedly reached an agreement with Newcastle United for the transfer of winger Anthony Gordon. While details surrounding the fee and personal terms remain undisclosed, the speculation suggests a significant move for the English attacker, who only joined Newcastle from Everton in January 2023 for an initial fee of around £40 million.
Gordon, 23, made 35 Premier League appearances for Newcastle last season, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists. His performances earned him a call-up to the England senior squad in March, making his debut against Brazil. The potential move to Bayern Munich would see him join a club with a rich history of success, having recently secured their 12th consecutive Bundesliga title.
In other transfer news, Real Sociedad's 22-year-old winger Ander Barrenetxea is reportedly attracting significant interest from several Premier League clubs. The Spanish U21 international has been a key player for Sociedad, contributing to their strong La Liga campaigns and European ventures. His pace and dribbling ability are believed to be highly valued by English top-flight sides looking to bolster their attacking options.
Closer to home, Manchester United are reportedly preparing a move for Newcastle United's midfielder Elliot Anderson. The 21-year-old, a product of Newcastle's academy, has shown promise in his limited first-team appearances and during loan spells. United's rumoured interest suggests a desire to strengthen their midfield depth with young, homegrown talent.
The transfer window officially opened on 14th June and these early rumours indicate a busy summer ahead for Premier League and European clubs. While these reports are currently in the realm of 'gossip', the coming weeks are expected to bring more concrete developments as clubs finalise their squads for the upcoming season.
Newcastle United have not yet issued any official statement regarding the reported agreement for Anthony Gordon, and it remains to be seen how the club will respond to such significant interest in one of their key players.
Source: Thursday's gossip