Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon is reportedly "open" to a move from the Premier League to the Bundesliga, as Bayern Munich are stepping up their efforts to secure the England international's services.
The 25-year-old has become one of the main targets of the Bavarian club, which is looking to strengthen its offensive department with players with high-level experience in European football.
In the coming weeks, Bayern Munich are expected to hold official meetings with Gordon's representatives to discuss the personal terms of a deal, according to Sky Sport Switzerland.
The German club's strategy is to first reach an agreement with the player's camp, rather than entering into club-to-club negotiations directly.
Through this model, the "Rekordmeister" aims to secure the basics of the transfer before officially contacting Newcastle.
Gordon has reportedly told his inner circle that he is "open" to a move to Bayern, seeing it as a natural progression in his career. A key factor in this stance is the example of Michael Oliseh.
Gordon is said to have been impressed by how quickly the former Crystal Palace player adapted to Munich after leaving the Premier League.
His immediate performance and rise to the European stage have convinced Gordon that a similar path could define the pinnacle of his career.
At St James' Park, Newcastle appear to be preparing for the possibility of Gordon leaving. Although the club would prefer to keep one of their key players, the door is not completely closed.
Newcastle executives have already begun identifying potential replacements and establishing contact with several targets, so as not to be left unprepared in the event that the transfer goes through.
This stance shows a kind of acceptance that a big offer from Bayern might be too hard to refuse./Express newspaper/
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