Man Utd can finally sign ‘unbelievable’ 25-yo who ‘upstaged’ Messi as his club changes stance

Man Utd Head of Recruitment Christopher Vivell looking on (Photo by Chris Carter/Getty Images) Manchester United have been given a boost in their revived pursuit of Bayern Munich full-back Alphonso Davies.According to several sources in the British press, signing a new left-back is on Jason Wilcox’s agenda ahead of the summer transfer campaign.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYThis season, Luke Shaw has been the club’s first and almost exclusive choice for the role, with Patrick Dorgu playing in a more advanced role, and then suffering an injury. Tyrell Malacia is already an afterthought at Carrington and will certainly see out his contract in June.Bayern Munich willing to listen to Alphonso Davies offersWhile Shaw managed to hold his own in this peculiar 40-match campaign, United will certainly need additional options, as they’ll be looking to once again compete on multiple fronts starting next season, and they’re already on the right track to securing Champions League qualification under Michael Carrick.Last season, Alphonso Davies was one of the main targets on Man Utd’s shortlist, but he ended up extending his contract with Bayern Munich.Nevertheless, the Premier League giants have recently revived their interest in Davies, as confirmed by Bayern expert Christian Falk.The trusted German journalist provided additional insight on the 25-year-old’s situation in Bavaria and the recent rumours linking him to Liverpool, while revealing that the Bundesliga giants no longer consider him among the untouchables, especially amidst his recurring injury woes.“It’s a very interesting rumour suggesting Alphonso Davies was offered to Liverpool by intermediaries. It’s true that there are thoughts within Bayern, as the Canadian has picked up yet another injury, that if a big offer is on the table, perhaps they would sell him,” wrote Falk in his latest column for CF Bayern Insider.“Before, it was clear that FC Bayern need this player; he’s one of the best in the team. Now, however, they’re thinking that they could perhaps replace him if there’s a lot of money on the table, because his salary is pretty high. “His agent held difficult talks with the club when Alphonso was signing. He hasn’t done anything to dispel these rumours. He’s quiet on the situation. So, I have a growing suspicion with regard to this subject!”Why Man Utd should be careful in Davies pursuitDavies has been playing his football at Bayern since January 2019. Despite his tender age, he swiftly became a regular starter at the club.In August 2020, the Canadian was one of the main stars of the show when the German giants eradicated Barcelona by eight goals to two in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.The then-youngster was hailed for ‘upstaging’ Lionel Messi, with his teammate, Joshua Kimmich, applauding his ‘unbelievable’ performance.However, a series of injuries have taken their toll on Davies’ career momentum, with the player missing more than 100 matches since joining the Bavarian club. Season Games Davies Missed Through Injury/Illness 2025/26 29 2024/25 23 2023/24 8 2022/23 10 2021/22 27 2020/21 9 2019/20 0 Total 106 So while Bayern’s willingness to entertain offers might be an exciting development, it should also raise some red flags, as signing Davies wouldn’t be a cheap operation, and it entails high risks.