Overview
- Howe, speaking Friday, said his selections now look to next season and accepted Anthony Gordon may already have played his last game for Newcastle.
- Sky Sports says Bayern have opened talks with Newcastle, and multiple reports say Gordon has discussed personal terms, though no club-to-club agreement exists.
- Newcastle want about £75m–£80m while Bayern value him lower, and Newcastle are pushing for a high net return due to spending rules and a 15% Everton sell-on clause.
- Gordon has stayed on the bench since returning from a hip issue, and Howe cited recent team form and added defensive balance as reasons for leaving him out.
- Gordon is under contract until 2030 and scored 10 Champions League goals this season, factors Newcastle point to in holding firm on a premium fee.