Is the blockbuster transfer now edging closer? Uli Hoeneß has reportedly stepped in to help FC Bayern secure the player

According to the report, the English club are holding out for a hefty €92 million fee for Gordon—too rich for Bayern's blood at present. The final cost of the deal could also spill over into the club's other summer signings.

As a result, sporting director Max Eberl is continuing to scout the market for alternatives. Two names already linked with Bayern are Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola and Leipzig's Yan Diomande, though both would likely cost even more than Gordon.

According to last week's report in the English newspaper *Daily Mail*, Bayern Munich have intensified their pursuit of Gordon. The German record champions are in talks with the Magpies and have already conducted initial exploratory discussions regarding a transfer for the versatile attacker.

Intensive negotiations have not yet begun, but the early goal is to establish Newcastle's valuation for the versatile forward, who is known to be seeking a new challenge next summer and views Bayern Munich as an attractive destination.

Michael Olise's rapid rise after swapping the Premier League for Munich is reported to have influenced Gordon's decision to follow suit. 

According to Sport Bild, his compatriot and national-team captain Harry Kane has already met with Gordon to urge him to join the Bavarians, while Gordon's agent, Gordon Stipic-Wipfler, is reported to have held talks in Munich in recent weeks to discuss specific contract terms with club officials.

Sky also reported on an initial draft contract that already includes key figures, salary and duration. According to the report, Gordon would sign a five-year deal with the record champions should a transfer go through. 

Newcastle's reported valuation and Barcelona's late interest, with agent Gordon Stipic-Wipfler already meeting sporting director Deco, mean the deal is far from done.

According to The Athletic, Diomande was Bayern's top transfer target, but his fee was set to surpass €100 million—too rich for the club's blood.

Instead, Dusan Vlahovic continues to be linked with a move to Munich. Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Juventus striker views Bayern as his dream destination.

Rumours of a move to Munich have persisted all season, given that the Serbian's contract with the Old Lady expires in June. This is not the first time Vlahovic has been linked with Bayern; similar speculation surfaced when he signed for Juventus in early 2022.

Juve would prefer to extend his deal, but an agreement now looks remote. Reports indicate total radio silence, with salary the main sticking point: the 26-year-old wants to keep earning around €12m net per year, while Turin is said to be ready to halve that figure. Just days ago, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported on five rounds of talks that had already failed to produce a breakthrough.