Anthony Gordon transfer latest as Bayern Munich stance emerges after Newcastle absence
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAnthony GordonAnthony Gordon continues to be linked with a transfer from Newcastle to Bayern Munich, amid speculation that the winger could attempt to leave St. James' Park this summerAnthony Gordon continues to be linked with a move away from Newcastle(Image: 2026 Newcastle United)Bayern Munich has reportedly made Anthony Gordon its number one target as a left-wing addition this summer.Strong links between Bayern and Gordon first emerged earlier this month, and the speculation has refused to go away amid rumors that Gordon could be looking to leave Newcastle this summer.It is reported by German journalist Florian Plettenberg that agreeing personal terms with Gordon would not be an issue for Bayern, but that the Bundesliga giant could face competition from Arsenal and Liverpool for the 25-year-old.READ MORE: Jamie Carragher delivers Premier League title verdict after Man City beat ArsenalREAD MORE: Liverpool decision-makers 'approve' Yan Diomande transfer as two problems loomGordon is being linked with a summer transfer to Anfield, two years on from the collapse of his dream switch to Merseyside.Gordon spent the summer of 2024 expecting to complete a return to his home city, as Newcastle looked to raise funds to comply with PSR regulations.However, the Magpies ended up selling Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh instead, which meant there was no need for them to sell Gordon as well.Anthony Gordon celebrates after scoring for Newcastle against Liverpool(Image: Kate McShane, Getty Images)The collapse of the move came as a major disappointment to Gordon, but it seems as though the boyhood Liverpool fan hopes that a move to Anfield could still be on the cards.The Telegraph reported last week that Gordon would "jump at the chance" to join the Reds.Gordon was the pantomime villain for a brief period during Liverpool's home Premier League game against Newcastle earlier this season, when he scored the opening goal and celebrating by pointing to his ear in front of the Kop.
Liverpool went on to win the game 4-1.READ MORE: Jamie Carragher delivers Premier League title verdict after Man City beat ArsenalREAD MORE: Arne Slot reveals when he expects Alisson to return for LiverpoolGordon has played through the middle for Newcastle at times this season, proving to be particularly effective there during European games, and his versatility could appeal to Liverpool, which could benefit from extra options both on the left wing and up front.Speaking last summer, Gordon admitted it was difficult to refocus on Newcastle after his proposed 2024 transfer to Liverpool fell through."It’s true, that was the case (that it was difficult)," Gordon said."I would never lie. I was there, I wasn’t playing."Then I had the transfer stuff.
With PSR, I thought I was going to leave at some point in the window. It didn’t happen."I had to get my head around that to begin with, and then to get my head around it again was hard."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAnthony Gordon