The reason why Bayern did not sign Gordon

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The transfer market of Bayern tried to bring in Anthony Gordon, a 25-year-old winger, before finalizing the arrival of Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2026, but Max Eberl confirmed that Gordon's price made the operation unfeasible. Gordon ended up at Barcelona for 70 million euros fixed plus 10 in variables.

The decision was not primarily related to Jamal Musiala's physical condition. Eberl explained that Bayern had already determined the need to incorporate an attacker after the end of Nicolas Jackson's loan, so the position planning predated the German's issues.

Bayern put Gordon and Saibari on the same list

Bayern initially considered Gordon as one of its options to strengthen the left side. Eberl acknowledged that the club started working on that possibility but abandoned the operation when the economic conditions no longer fit into their planning.

The current context allows for measuring that decision. Barcelona paid 70 million euros to Newcastle for Gordon and added another 10 million contingent on variables, while the English winger has four assists in four LaLiga matches and 271 minutes in five official games.

With Gordon ruled out, Bayern moved forward with Saibari, at the time a player from PSV. The Moroccan, 25 years old, signed until June 30, 2031, and PSV confirmed that the deal became their record transfer; financial reports estimated the cost at up to 55 million euros.

🚨🗣️ Max Eberl on Ismael Saibari :

“We had been monitoring his development in Eindhoven for quite some time. It is no secret that we also looked at Anthony Gordon for the left wing. But we deliberately decided against it because he was simply too expensive. At the time, we had… pic.twitter.com/tiB1fAUzpn

— Bayern Focus (@FCBayernFocus) September 9, 2026

Ismael Saibari convinced Bayern with his versatility

The alternative didn't arise from an improvised search. Eberl explained that Bayern had been following Saibari's progress in Eindhoven for some time, and the coaching staff put his name back on the table after facing PSV in the Champions League.

The monitoring eventually led to a closed deal before Morocco's World Cup match against Brazil. Bayern officially announced the signing on July 1, 2026, with Saibari arriving after a season with 15 goals in 27 Eredivisie matches, as documented by Bundesliga.

Eberl also noted a sporting difference between both profiles: Saibari could cover four offensive positions, while Gordon was more linked to the wing. This versatility ultimately impacted Bayern's choice along with the economic factor.

Barcelona capitalized on Bayern's decision

Gordon's transfer ended up benefiting Barcelona, who finalized his incorporation on May 29, 2026 with a contract until 2031. Newcastle later confirmed the transfer after the Englishman played 152 games and scored 39 goals for the club.

Now, as Gordon already has four league assists, Bayern faces Saibari's first season in Munich with a five-year contract. The comparison between both projects is postponed to the field, but Eberl's economic decision now has an explanation: Gordon's price led Bayern to choose Saibari.

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