"Bayern Munich's high-profile pursuit of Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon will not be an easy one - and purported backup plans have already emerged, as if to make the point that the Bavarians do have options and will not be suckered into a massive Premier League bidding war."
"The latest, per German outlet Kicker and as captured by @iMiaSanMia, reveals that Bayern's interest in Atalanta Bergamo attacker and Belgium international Charles De Ketelaere is serious. Charles De Ketelaere is an alternative to Anthony Gordon. Bayern are currently unwilling to go anywhere near what Newcastle are demanding for Gordon (around £80m). De Ketelaere would be significantly cheaper, and like the Englishman, can play almost anywhere in attack, filling several positions."
"Bayern have not denied the interest in De Ketelaere when asked by @kicker [@FrankLinkesch] Could Bayern and Vincent Kompany go for the Belgian connection? De Ketelaere is 25, and has had reasonably productive seasons for Atalanta while offering versatility across the forward line."
"But while Gordon has been touted as a potential crown jewel of the summer transfer window, De Ketelaere would not be as high in profile - perhaps paving the way for significant investment at another position alongside him."
Bayern Munich’s pursuit of Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon is described as difficult, with backup options already emerging. Bayern are reportedly interested in Atalanta attacker and Belgium international Charles De Ketelaere. Bayern are currently unwilling to meet Newcastle’s reported demand of around £80m for Gordon. De Ketelaere is presented as a significantly cheaper alternative who can play across multiple attacking positions. His age is 25, and he has had reasonably productive seasons for Atalanta. The possibility of signing De Ketelaere is framed as a way to avoid a costly Premier League bidding war while still strengthening the forward line.
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