Bayern Munich News: FC Bayern, Newcastle United make contact on Anthony Gordon; Bayern exec details Konrad Laimer standoff; and MORE!

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Burnley at St James' Park on December 06, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) | Getty Images Bayern, NUFC in contact on Gordon (Daily Mail’s Craig Hope via @iMiaSanMia) According to a report from Daily Mail journalist Craig Hope, things are progressing in Bayern Munich’s rumored pursuit of Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon. To date, we had heard that Bayern Munich had spoken to Gordon’s representative, but Hope says that the Bavarians and Newcastle have had preliminary talks: Contact has now been made between Bayern and Newcastle over Anthony Gordon, albeit at an exploratory stage.

Newcastle are also aware of what would appeal to Gordon this summer, and that definitely includes Bayern. If true, this is a good sign, but guarantees nothing. Any negotiations figure to be long, drawn out, and expensive for Bayern Munich.

Even with that, it shows some real ambition for the Bavarians to get going so early in attempting to get Gordon. Liverpool, Arsenal, and FC Barcelona are all rumored to want Gordon as well. United could pursue Tchouaméni (ESPN) Manchester United could be looking at Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni to help solidify its midfield for next season: Manchester United have added Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni to their shortlist of potential options to replace Casemiro this summer, according to The Telegraph.

Tchouameni, 26, could be allowed to leave the Bernabeu this summer alongside Eduardo Camavinga, with the club looking to seal a midfield signing of their own in the form of Manchester City’s Rodri. But the France international has a contract until 2028 and could command a fee upwards of €60 million. Bayern boss give Laimer tepid endorsement (DAZN via @iMiaSanMia) Bayern Munich supervisory board member Uli Hoeneß broke down the contract talks that the club is having with Konrad Laimer.