For the better part of the last year, Bayern Munich star left-back Alphonso Davies has been very closely linked to Real Madrid, but those rumors have cooled in recent weeks in favor of whispers that the Canadian would re-up with the Bavarians.
In the middle of all of that, Manchester United threw its hat into the ring, but did not appear to make much serious headway. Now, though, there could be another serious contender to land Davies, a free agent this summer — Liverpool FC.
Sport Bild’s Christian Falk, in his work for CaughtOffside, detailed the story:
Manchester United and Real Madrid could have some competition on their hands in their respective bids to sign Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies. Los Blancos can currently call upon Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia in the role, though one could reasonably argue the Canadian would represent an improvement on both options.
Over at Old Trafford, there can be no arguments brooked when comparing the 24-year-old to Tyrell Malacia, whilst the talented Luke Shaw is too frequently injured to be considered a reliable force. Yet there is some debate over whether Manchester would be Davies’ preferred destination.
With Liverpool also potentially keen on bolstering the left-back position, bearing in mind Andy Robertson’s recent struggles on the pitch, a potential move for the fullback is looking complicated.
Falk went further with it than just a careless whisper:
Alphonso Davies is open to a potential transfer away from Bayern Munich. He’s not 100% fixed on Manchester United or Real Madrid. I heard that talks with Bayern, at the moment, are on ice until January. His agent, Nick Huoseh, will talk with any interested top club in the new year. When Huoseh is on his tour of England, Liverpool could get a meeting with him. It would be a good club for Davies, of course, given they play a style of football that would suit him. Liverpool, naturally, have a chance.
I think Manchester United and Real Madrid are more concrete by comparison at this point in time. Bayern are also applying pressure to sign him up to a new contract. They’re still hopeful about making this work. So, Liverpool are still in the race, if they want him.
Falk also noted that Real Madrid and Manchester United are “more concrete” possibilities for Davies at the moment, so Liverpool might really have to roll out the red carpet to get fully into the mix.
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