In response to Spanish outlet AS, Manchester United are bidding laborious to signal Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies on a free switch on the finish of the marketing campaign.
The Purple Devils at present have Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia as their specialist left-back choices within the squad, however the duo have been largely harm susceptible. There’s a chance that one in every of them may very well be offered subsequent summer season.
AS (through SportWitness) now declare that Actual Madrid have made a contract provide to Davies’ agent, however the Canada worldwide shouldn’t be a precedence as supervisor Carlo Ancelotti prefers Ferland Mendy as his first-choice left-back.
There are additionally different golf equipment within the race to signal the 24-year-old and it’s primarily United, who’re bidding laborious for his signature. Davies can negotiate with overseas golf equipment in January along with his contract expiring subsequent summer season.
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New United supervisor Ruben Amorim is predicted to function with a 3-4-3 formation. The Portuguese prefers a wing-back who is powerful defensively and can even contribute within the last third by creating possibilities.
Davies could be a super possibility within the left wing-back place. The Bayern star has the flexibility to play on the left wing in addition to a left-back. He performs from an attacking place whereas on worldwide obligation.
The mix of each could be excellent for the wing-back position. Davies is great with the ball at his toes, however has been equally spectacular defensively. He’s sturdy in tackles in addition to making recoveries.
The Canadian has additionally impressed on the subject of contesting floor and aerial duels. Davies additionally has the flexibility to make purpose contributions. He seems a no brainer signing for United on a free switch.
The massive query mark is whether or not United can meet his wage calls for alongside a major signing-on payment. The £42 million-rated star has already turned down a £191,000 per week contract extension at Bayern, as per AS.
He may simply demand £250,000 per week with an enormous signing-on bonus. United will must be keen to spend large to safe his providers forward of different opponents on the finish of the continuing marketing campaign.
