Man Utd and Real Madrid suffer major setback in pursuit of Alphonso Davies

Bayern Munich look set to keep their star left-back Alphonso Davies to deal a major blow to Real Madrid and Manchester United.

Both clubs had seen the Canadian international as a top target for their teams.

However, recent developments suggest that Davies is close to signing a new deal with the Bundesliga champions.

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Bayern are making ‘progress’ in contract negotiations with Alphonso Davies

Davies’ contract at Bayern was due to expire next summer, sparking months of speculation about his future.

Real Madrid had been considered the frontrunners for the 24-year-old’s signature, while Manchester United reportedly saw him as their “dream target”. At one point it seemed likely that he would leave as contract negotiations appeared to have stalled.

However, according to reports from Sky Deutschland, Bayern have made significant progress in negotiations. The club are now confident they will close a deal soon.

Key financial details have reportedly been settled, paving the way for Davies to commit his future to the Allianz Arena.

How important is Alphonso Davies to Bayern?

Davies has been a crucial part of Bayern’s success since joining from the Vancouver Whitecaps in 2019.

The defender has played 214 games for the German giants and contributed 11 goals and 34 assists. This season he has played 19 games and provided three assists.

His trophy cabinet includes five Bundesliga titles, two German Cups and a Champions League trophy.

Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund recently expressed optimism about the situation, saying: “He feels extremely comfortable. He is doing well in Munich and is playing at a really high level at the moment.”

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What’s next for Real Madrid and Man United?

With Davies likely off the market, Real Madrid and Manchester United may shift their focus to other targets.

Reports suggest that Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez has emerged as a potential option for both clubs. Real Madrid are looking for a long-term solution to their left-back position, while Manchester United are prioritizing reinforcements due to Luke Shaw’s ongoing injury problems.

For now, Bayern Munich look set to retain one of their brightest stars, leaving Madrid and Manchester to rethink their transfer strategies.