Favourites to sign Newcastle winger revealed as official contact made

Sat 9 Might 2026 19:30, UK

Anthony Gordon has been tipped by the bookies to go to Bayern Munich this summer season after official contact was reportedly made with Newcastle United.

The German champions are stated to have opened talks with the Premier League membership forward of a possible transfer this summer season.

Gordon is the topic of curiosity from a number of completely different sources, with Arsenal and Liverpool additionally anticipated to throw their hats within the ring.

The Magpies will likely be eager to see the 25-year-old transfer overseas, however he’ll undoubtedly be offered to the very best bidder.

It’s possible within the curiosity of Newcastle switch chiefs to attend till after the World Cup, with Gordon set to journey with England.

Bayern Munich lead race to signal Anthony Gordon

Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown solely instructed Soccer Insider this week that Gordon may push for a transfer away from Newcastle this summer season, forcing the price down.

However the Magpies will likely be decided to extract every part they’ll out of the 25-year-old’s switch, in an try and keep away from having to make any extra key gross sales.

The winger is below contract at St James’ Park till 2030, and has loved a great season individually, even when Newcastle’s has been torrid.

Gordon has scored 17 targets throughout all competitions, together with 10 within the Champions League as Eddie Howe’s facet acquired to the final 16 stage.

And Newcastle will hope that he enjoys a powerful World Cup, with the England worldwide boasting a reasonably sturdy probability of beginning on the left.

The 25-year-old might be the topic of a number of presents upon his return, with one main bookmaker tipping Bayern because the 5/4 favourites to signal him.

Liverpool (7/1) and Arsenal (8/1) are the Premier League representatives within the race to signal Gordon, however they face an uphill battle to beat Bayern to the signing.

Eddie Howe’s newest on Gordon

Gordon has been lacking from the Newcastle workforce for the previous few video games, with many speculating that an Alexander Isak-type push to go away was incoming.

However the winger does look like genuinely injured, and will make his return when Nottingham Forest host the Magpies on the Metropolis Floor on Sunday.

Talking about Gordon’s future earlier than the sport, Howe stated: “That isn’t one thing I’m concerned in. It’s troublesome for me to touch upon particular person gamers and timescales. It’s an space that’s not my forte.

“All I’m seeking to do is attempt to end this season with this squad in a powerful manner. There isn’t any level trying too far into the long run. The summer season switch window is troublesome to foretell on any stage. We’ve three huge video games to play.”