"Dream signing" is a must: FC Bayern are reportedly advancing to the next phase of a marquee transfer

According to the newspaper, no intensive negotiations have taken place yet. The first step is now to gauge how much Newcastle would demand for Gordon's services, and that figure is expected to be considerable. 

The Magpies are said to be ready to engage only if the offer reaches at least €86 million, though they know Gordon is seeking a new challenge next summer and views Bayern Munich as an appealing destination.

Michael Olise's rapid rise after leaving the Premier League for Munich is said to have influenced Gordon's decision to join FC Bayern. 

According to Sport Bild, his compatriot and national-team captain Harry Kane has already met with Gordon to urge him to join the Bavarians. Gordon's agent, Gordon Stipic-Wipfler, is reported to have spent recent weeks in Munich thrashing out the specifics of the deal with club officials.

Sky reports that an initial draft contract already contains key figures, salary and duration, suggesting Gordon would sign a five-year deal with the record champions if the transfer goes through. 

Newcastle's reported valuation and Barcelona's late interest mean the deal is far from done. Sport and RAC1 add that Stipic-Wipfler has already met Barca sporting director Deco.

Meanwhile, FC Bayern are reportedly seeking cheaper alternatives, as Gordon would initially be slotted into "his positions"—Luis Díaz's outstanding form on the left wing and Harry Kane's status as a second-choice option. Nevertheless, Sky reported in early April that Gordon was Bayern's "absolute dream signing" because he can operate in two or three positions and would therefore plug several key gaps in the squad at the highest level.

The Athletic, meanwhile, reported that RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande was Bayern's initial top target, but his fee was likely to exceed €100 million—too rich for the club.