Ruben Amorim is quickly getting to know his Manchester United squad with the Portuguese trying to find the right formula to take the club back to the top.
United’s disappointing displays in recent years have been largely down to poor recruitment under the Glazers with the America family wasting the club’s money on woeful transfers over the last decade.
Amorim has been tasked with getting the best out of the current crop but will surely be dipping into the market to fix positions he feels are most in need of reinforcements.
One area in dire need of help is left wingback with the position an important part of Amorim’s 3-4-3 system.
Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies appeared to be high on the list of targets with the Canadian’s qualities tailor-made for the position.
However, after seemingly being ready to leave the Bundesliga, the 24-year-old now looks to be close to agreeing a new deal with the German giants.
Sky journalist Florian Plettenberg confirms that Bayern Sporting Director, Christoph Freund, is hoping to persuade Davies to stay at the Allianz Arena and is becoming increasingly confident about doing so.
⤵️⚠️ Sporting Director Christoph Freund confirms the possible turnaround. Asked today about a possible contract extension for Alphonso #Davies, he said:
„In principle, we are positive.”@SkySportDE 🇨🇦 https://t.co/WtmdpsqbWw
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) December 6, 2024
“In principle, we are positive,” said Freund when asked on whether Davies will be extending his contract.
This comes after the news that Bayern had made “significant progress” regarding an extension with the player whose current deal expires in 2025.
Should a deal be agreed, it will come as a blow to Amorim with Davies seen as somewhat of a coup given his age and status in the game.
Luke Shaw’s continuous absence through injury means he is unlikely to be the long-term answer while Tyrell Malacia is just working his way back from long-term injury with an exit potentially on the cards.
Davies would have been the perfect option on the left side of Amorim’s starting XI but it now looks as though he will have to shop elsewhere when the time comes.
It remains unlikely United will do much, if any, business in January, rather choosing to focus on the summer window, giving Amorim time to assess his squad.
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Conner Botterill
Conner Botterill has been with The Peoples Person for two years. A keen match-going red with degrees in Sport and Journalism and Philosophy and Psychology, Conner still believes he has a chance of making United’s first team through his 5-a-side career.
