Manchester United target Alphonso Davies is close to a new deal with Bayern Munich, all but ending the Red Devils’ chances of signing him.
Ruben Amorim’s side are desperate for new signings and one of the most glaring weaknesses is the team’s lack of natural left wing-back.
Luke Shaw’s medical woes continue and Tyrell Malacia has only been given rare opportunities since his return from injury at the end of November.
It has meant that Diogo Dalot or Noussair Mazraoui have had to fill in and while they have given it their all, they are not natural left wing-backs.
United have been linked to players such as Nuno Mendes, Milos Kerkez and Miguel Gutierrez but one player they won’t be signing now is Alphonso Davies.
There have been numerous conflicting stories over the past few months, some suggesting the Canadian would be open to a move from Bavaria, with his agent wishing to meet other clubs including the Red Devils.
Meanwhile, others have stated that he has been keen to agree a new deal with the Germans and this now appears to be the case.
The Athletic’s super reliable reporter David Ornstein claims “Bayern Munich are close to an agreement with Alphonso Davies over new contract.”
“Only a small gap between Bayern and the 24 year old left-back’s expectations on a proposed four year deal.”
“Real Madrid and Premier League clubs are still waiting in the wings but a compromise is now likely to be struck.”
🚨 Bayern Munich close to agreement with Alphonso Davies over new contract. Only small gap between #FCBayern + 24yo left-back’s expectations on proposed 4yr deal. #RMFC & PL clubs still waiting in wings but compromise now likely to be struck @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/Fc2ICx5tRR
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 17, 2025
Davies would have been a dream target for the club as his raw pace, strength and attacking prowess would have added numerous dimensions to United’s attacking play.
Nonetheless, there are still considerable quality options available in this key position and Ruben Amorim’s side must do everything they can to bring in an upgrade at least for the summer if not in January.
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Alex Browne
Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Proud owner of such niche shirts such as Kleberson, Eric Djemba-Djemba and Gary Neville. Grew up pretending to be Ruud van Nistelrooy and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the back garden, with little success.
