Anthony Gordon has found himself at the centre of a major storm after a deleted Instagram post reportedly angered large sections of the Newcastle United fanbase amid growing links to Bayern Munich.
The England international is believed to be edging closer to a blockbuster summer move to the Bundesliga champions, with reports suggesting Bayern have already made serious progress in talks over personal terms. But while speculation around his future was already causing concern among supporters, it was Gordon’s brief social media activity that truly ignited the backlash.
Screenshots shared online by fans appear to show a now-deleted Instagram story posted by the winger late at night, with many interpreting the message as a disrespectful swipe at Newcastle supporters. Although the exact wording remains unclear, supporters described the post as arrogant, unnecessary, and poorly timed given the transfer rumours surrounding him.
The post reportedly disappeared within minutes, but not before fans across social media began circulating screenshots and reacting furiously online.
The controversy arrives during an increasingly tense period surrounding Gordon’s future at St James’ Park. Bayern Munich are understood to view the 25-year-old as a key attacking target, with Vincent Kompany reportedly pushing hard to bring the winger to Germany this summer.
Newcastle are believed to value Gordon at around £75 million after his impressive rise since joining from Everton in 2023. The winger has become one of the club’s most influential attacking players, helping drive Newcastle back into European competition with his pace, direct running, and end product.
That’s why the reaction from supporters has been so emotional.
Many Newcastle fans saw Gordon as part of the long-term future under Eddie Howe, making the rumours — and especially the deleted post — feel like a betrayal to some sections of the fanbase.
Social media quickly exploded with reactions following the incident, with some supporters accusing the winger of disrespecting the club while others attempted to defend him, suggesting the situation may have been overblown or taken out of context.
Despite the online chaos, Eddie Howe has continued to publicly insist Gordon remains fully committed to Newcastle. However, the growing speculation surrounding Bayern Munich’s interest, combined with the latest social media controversy, has only intensified fears that this could be the beginning of the end for his time on Tyneside.
If the move eventually goes through, it would represent one of Newcastle’s biggest modern-era sales — both financially and emotionally.
For now, supporters are left waiting to see whether Gordon addresses the situation publicly or allows the speculation to continue building ahead of what promises to be a dramatic summer transfer window.
