{"id":8530,"date":"2026-05-14T23:14:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T23:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=8530"},"modified":"2026-05-14T23:14:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T23:14:23","slug":"chelsea-should-bid-for-e100m-star-after-anthony-gordon-agrees-terms-with-bayern-munich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=8530","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea should bid for \u20ac100m star after Anthony Gordon agrees terms with Bayern Munich"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-368151\">\n<div class=\"article-follow\">\n<div class=\"article-sharing google-follow\">  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grv-media\/img\/google-discover.svg\" alt=\"\"\/> <span>Add as preferred source on Google<\/span>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Chelsea look set to miss out on Anthony Gordon this summer, with the Newcastle United winger edging closer to a move to Bayern Munich.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, it was reported that Bayern and Gordon have an agreement in place, though the German club still need to strike a deal with Newcastle.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-grvmedia-grv-video GRVMultiVideo\"\/>\n<p>Chelsea are interested in Gordon, but this latest development means they will likely have to start considering alternatives to the 25-year-old.<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"a7ff3fe3-a05c-423f-9e8c-99ae14865441\" data-story-name=\"Chelsea Transfers\" data-comment-id=\"41dc9dda-2e79-43c6-ad85-22644a1b80c1\" data-story-slug=\"chelsea-transfers\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<p><h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">DISCUSS: Anthony Gordon improves this Chelsea team<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2262359116-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Anthony Gordon #10 of Newcastle United with the Man of the match award\" class=\"wp-image-353185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2262359116-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2262359116-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2262359116-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2262359116-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2262359116-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2262359116-750x500.jpg 750w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - FEBRUARY 18: Anthony Gordon #10 of Newcastle United with the Man of the match award and the match ball following the UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between Qarabag FK and Newcastle United FC at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium on February 18, 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Serena Taylor\/Newcastle United via Getty Images)\">Photo by Serena Taylor\/Newcastle United via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chelsea-should-make-move-for-nico-williams\">Chelsea should make move for Nico Williams<\/h2>\n<p>One winger the Blues should turn to is Athletic Club\u2019s Nico Williams, and there is a real possibility that they do.<\/p>\n<p>Last month, it was claimed that Chelsea are eyeing Williams as they look for a replacement for Alejandro Garnacho, who has struggled at Stamford Bridge this season.<\/p>\n<p>The 23-year-old has attracted interest from the Club World Cup winners in the past and could bring a lot to their attack.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-getty-images-media\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2275456124-1024x694.jpg\" alt=\"Nico Williams of Athletic Club passes the ball while under pressure from Cesar Tarrega of Valencia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2275456124-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2275456124-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2275456124-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2275456124-1536x1041.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2275456124-1140x772.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2275456124-750x508.jpg 750w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 10: Nico Williams of Athletic Club passes the ball while under pressure from Cesar Tarrega of Valencia CF during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic Club and Valencia CF at Estadio de San Mames on May 10, 2026 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce\/Getty Images)\">Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Williams\u2019 biggest strength is his dribbling, while the Spaniard has also proven that he can deliver on the biggest stage.<\/p>\n<p>It was the Athletic star who opened the scoring for Spain against England in the Euro 2024 final as his nation went on to win 2-1.<\/p>\n<p>Williams will not come cheap. He has a \u20ac100m (\u00a386.6m) release clause in his contract, which is probably a bit too much for an attacker who is not the most prolific in front of goal yet. But if Chelsea can negotiate a lower fee, the Spain international has to be considered in the upcoming transfer window. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nico-williams-vs-anthony-gordon\">Nico Williams vs Anthony Gordon<\/h2>\n<p>This season, Williams\u2019 and Gordon\u2019s outputs have been practically identical. In 25 league games, Williams has scored six goals and provided three assists.<\/p>\n<p>As for Gordon, he has also scored six goals but has registered one assist fewer. Williams has been the much better dribbler, completing 2.7 dribbles per game compared to Gordon\u2019s 1.3 (via Nico Williams\u2019 WhoScored and Anthony Gordon\u2019s WhoScored pages).<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"a7ff3fe3-a05c-423f-9e8c-99ae14865441\" data-story-name=\"Chelsea Transfers\" data-comment-id=\"76ffb14d-02d9-496e-8386-863b0fb9fb2a\" data-story-slug=\"chelsea-transfers\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-content\">\n<h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">Nico Williams or Anthony Gordon, who are you taking?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">Chelsea have been linked with both players \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Nico-Williams-Anthony-Gordon-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Nico Williams' and Anthony Gordon's league stats\" class=\"wp-image-368173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Nico-Williams-Anthony-Gordon-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Nico-Williams-Anthony-Gordon-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Nico-Williams-Anthony-Gordon-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Nico-Williams-Anthony-Gordon-912x1140.png 912w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Nico-Williams-Anthony-Gordon-600x750.png 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Nico-Williams-Anthony-Gordon.png 1080w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"Credit: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce\/Ed Sykes\/Sportsphoto\/Allstar via Getty Images\">Credit: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce\/Ed Sykes\/Sportsphoto\/Allstar via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Their goal contribution numbers have not been outstanding, but both men would be upgrades on Garnacho, who has only scored one goal in the Premier League this term.<\/p>\n<p>If Chelsea can get either Williams or Gordon, their left flank will become a lot stronger.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more-wrapper lazy see-more-open see-more-blank extra-content\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/columnist\/chelsea-should-bid-for-e100m-star-after-anthony-gordon-agrees-terms-with-bayern-munich\/none\" data-type=\"subscribe\">\n<div class=\"see-more subscribe\">\n<figure class=\"newsletter\">\n<div><svg 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