Newcastle’s Eddie Howe Hints at Anthony Gordon’s Exit Amid Bayern Links

TL;DR

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe hints that Anthony Gordon may leave the club this summer amid interest from Bayern Munich. Gordon has not played recently despite being fit, suggesting a potential transfer is imminent.

Key points

Eddie Howe hints at Anthony Gordon's potential departure
Interest from Bayern Munich and other European clubs
Gordon has a personal agreement with Bayern Munich
Transfer fee still needs to be agreed upon
Gordon has not played recently despite returning to fitness

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Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United applauds the fans after the final whistle during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United at City Ground in Nottingham, United Kingdom, on May 10, 2026. (Photo by Maynard Manyowa/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has strongly suggested, for the second consecutive week, that Anthony Gordon could leave the club this summer amid growing transfer speculation. Gordon has not featured in recent matches despite returning to fitness, with interest from Bayern Munich and other European sides continuing to grow, and a transfer to the Bundesliga champions nothing but pretty much lined up. “When you get to this stage of the season, part of what we will be doing is looking to next year, naturally,” Howe said on Friday. “Anthony’s just come back from injury. I think the team has played well in his absence and with a partial view to the future, yes.” Howe declined to confirm any active negotiations with Bayern or anybody else, but acknowledged the situation involving the England international. “These are discussions that potentially might be happening, but not with me,” Howe said. Gordon’s absence, combined with Howe’s comments, points toward a likely summer departure if a deal is agreed with Bayern, which seems to be the only thing preventing an early transfer announcement. The latest reports already talk about Gordon having a personal agreement in place with the Bavarians, with the final pending detail to be solved being the transfer fee to be agreed upon by both clubs before sanctioning the sale once the summer transfer window opens mid-June.

Q&A

What did Eddie Howe say about Anthony Gordon's potential transfer?

Eddie Howe indicated that Anthony Gordon could leave Newcastle United this summer, acknowledging the ongoing transfer speculation.

Is Anthony Gordon likely to join Bayern Munich?

Reports suggest that Anthony Gordon has a personal agreement with Bayern Munich, with only the transfer fee needing to be finalized.

Why has Anthony Gordon not played recently for Newcastle?

Anthony Gordon has not featured in recent matches despite being fit, as the team has performed well in his absence, leading to speculation about his future.