Report: Bayern Munich make first move to sign Newcastle United star

As clarified in the report: “Newcastle also have to consider Everton’s sell-on clause, which is 15 per cent of the profit.”

That distinction is significant. Everton are not entitled to 15 per cent of the full fee, only the profit above the £45m Newcastle originally paid. A £75m transfer, for example, would hand Everton £4.5m.

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For Newcastle supporters, this report will feel deeply frustrating. Gordon has embodied everything fans want from a modern Newcastle player. He presses aggressively, drives the team forward and wears the shirt with visible intensity. In many ways, he has become symbolic of the club’s resurgence under Eddie Howe.

There is also a wider concern about perception. Newcastle have worked hard to establish themselves among Europe’s elite clubs, and selling a key player to Bayern Munich risks reopening old narratives about English sides outside the traditional top six struggling to retain their stars.

Supporters will understand that PSR pressures and financial realities cannot be ignored, but Gordon feels different. He is entering his prime years and still improving. Allowing Bayern to dictate terms would feel like a backward step.

Equally, Newcastle are in a stronger negotiating position than in previous eras. Qualification for Europe, growing revenues and ambitious ownership mean they do not need to sell unless the offer becomes impossible to refuse. Fans will hope the club hold firm and remind Bayern that Newcastle are no longer a stepping stone in the transfer market.