Bayern Munich News: Will Newcastle United drop its price on Anthony Gordon?; Neymar to MLS?; and MORE!

Brown told Football Insider on 4 May that Bayern Munich is Gordon’s preferred destination, and he is currently prioritising a move to join the Bundesliga champions. After they struggled for attacking threat against a resolute PSG back-line as they exited the Champions League, they may now be tempted to step up their chase. However, the eventual price tag could come down between now and when he makes the move, despite Newcastle being in a strong position due to his contract.

“Newcastle could be in a tricky position with Gordon,” Brown told Football Insider. “It seems like he wants to join Bayern Munich and they’re happy to let him go, but their asking price at the moment is going to be high. The problem is, if Bayern don’t want to meet that asking price, but Gordon wants to make that move and isn’t interesting in looking elsewhere, it might have to change.

“A lot could depend on who else is interested, if someone like Liverpool wants to make a move then that asking price is more likely to be met. But if Bayern know they’re the only contenders, Gordon wants to leave Newcastle, and Newcastle want to sell, then it puts them in a difficult spot. They might have to accept an offer below the asking price, or ultimately he could stay, but then they might be left with an unhappy player.” Gordon is just about a “must have” for Bayern Munich at this point. The Bavarians need an attacking option that will fit in the worst way. Gordon could be that guy, but his price could be an issue.

Díaz, Kimmich earn recognition (UEFA Champions League)

Bayern Munich stars Joshua Kimmich and Luis Díaz were named to UEFA’s Champions League Team of the Week:

Neymar to Cincinnati still a topic (GiveMeSport’s Ben Jacobs)

In what would be the craziest sports mashup of all time, Neymar and FC Cincinnati could still be on the table. “Cincinnati and Neymar could develop if he stays fit,” journalist Ben Jacobs told talkSPORT’s new show The S\* Word. “Neymar’s not going to make a decision until after the World Cup although he has to make the World Cup squad first.”

Inter aims to keep Bastoni away from Barca (ESPN)

FC Barcelona is rumored to be enamored with Inter Milan center-back Alessandro Bastoni, but the Serie A power is going to try and prevent a move:

Inter Milan have warned Barcelona against making a move for defender Alessandro Bastoni this summer after wrapping up the Serie A title over the weekend. Inter beat Parma 2-0 on Sunday to clinch their 21st scudetto with three matches to spare, but attention after the match quickly turned to Bastoni.

ESPN revealed in March that Barça are interested in signing the Italian international as they look to bring in a new centre-back ahead of next season. However, Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio insists the club will fight to keep Bastoni, adding that there has been no official contact from the Spanish champions.

“I’ll say it again: we want to keep Bastoni,” Ausilio told QSVS. “We are happy to have him. Inter certainly won’t be the ones calling anyone to offer him [for a transfer]. He’s a huge asset for Inter and for Italy and we want to hold on to him.

“I will reiterate: No call has come in for him and we certainly won’t be making any calls.”

Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta acknowledged an awareness that Barça, as well as other European clubs, are tracking Bastoni, but backed up Ausilio’s message that the Serie A champions want him to stay.

“I won’t deny there is interest from Barcelona, but it is still very superficial and not concrete,” Marotta told Radio Rai. As we’ve always said, a player leaves only if he expresses the desire to go. At the moment, he is our player, he wants to stay and we are happy with him.”

Lewy to Saudi Arabia? (talkSport’s Ben Jacobs)

Has Robert Lewandowski changed his mind and decided to go to Saudi Arabia? One journo says so. “With Robert Lewandowski my feeling is that the MLS interest has cooled a little bit and he’s more likely now to go to Saudi Arabia. So we have to wait and see how that one develops,” journalist Ben Jacobs told talkSPORT’s new show The S\* Word.

Marquinhos hails PSG mindset (ESPN)

Marquinhos was elated after his team dispatched Bayern Munich from the Champions League. “We have worked very hard for this, since the first day of the season,” Marquinhos said. “We wanted to experience this moment again. We wanted to reach this part of the season and still have goals like this to achieve. Now, we need to enjoy this moment, but we still have more to do.” *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast, Spotify, Apple, or any leading podcast distributor…*

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