Manchester United are set to step up their move to sign Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies this summer as they look to solve a problem left-back position, according to Sports Boom.
The Red Devils spent last summer rebuilding their attack and are expected to make the midfield their next priority for this upcoming summer window, although there is an acceptance that they will need to do business in other positions too, especially as they push to qualify for the Champions League.
One such position is expected to be left-back, with Luke Shaw entering the final year of his contract at Old Trafford and Tyrell Malacia expected to leave, and Davies is set to be a top target.
Man Utd Step Up Move for Davies
Bayern's Alphonso Davies
Davies, who has been considered to be one of the top left-backs in the world in recent years, has had a troublesome few campaigns due to injuries, after suffering a ruptured ACL, before recently tearing a muscle in his thigh.
The Canada international is in his eighth season at the Bundesliga giants and signed a new contract with the club last year, taking him up until 2030, but his injuries have become a concern, and that has sparked an opportunity for Man Utd, who feel they could get a deal done to give him a new challenge.
United have been scouting him extensively over the years and believe he would be one of the most electrifying full-backs in the Premier League if they were able to get him in.
Bayern do not want to sell the 25-year-old and would demand at least £70m to let him depart. It's unclear if Man Utd would be willing to pay so much for him considering his injury issues, but they believe he would be the perfect option to solve their left-back problems.
Davies Would Be Premier League's Best
Alphonso Davies during a pre-match warm-up at Bayern Munich
When United first signed Shaw they felt that he would go on to be their long-term left-back and the best in the Premier League. They were sort of right, but injuries have been a major issue in his career, and he never really reached his full potential.
Davies is having a similar issue, but he has got explosive pace and skill as an attacking option in a back four or as a wing-back, and he already has all the experience in the world, having won countless Bundesliga titles, the Champions League and been capped 58 times for Canada.
GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT about his biggest strengths and weaknesses for playing in the Premier League, and this was its response:
Strengths: Elite pace and ball-carrying, explosive overlaps, strong transition threat; suits attacking full-back role.
Chance creation: Dangerous cut-backs and progressive runs from wide areas.
Weaknesses: Defensive positioning can be inconsistent.
Aerial/physical duels: Not dominant.
Could leave space behind if Alphonso Davies attacks aggressively for Manchester United.
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