Manchester United and Real Madrid have been strongly linked to the 5th fastest player in Bundesliga history. Alphonso Davies could walk out as a free agent in the summer after negotiations over an extension with Bayern Munich have stalled. For United and Real, the Canadian left-back is a world-class reinforcement. This week comes a new and surprising turn.
The Bayern management has come out and criticized Davies ii harsh language, where the agent has run a tough race for an open microphone, while Davies demands better pay for the significant role he himself believes he plays for Bayern. In recent months, it has seemed like this was heading towards a certain exit, according to Marca, Real Madrid and the Canadian have a pre-agreement in the back room.
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Now, Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg reports that neither Real Madrid nor Manchester United can start next season with Davies at left-back. Now it is heading for extra time with Bayern.
“The negotiations are ongoing and they are positive. Key points have already been discussed, but there are still some details that need to be clarified. The focus is on a new long-term contract (with Bayern. Further important talks are scheduled to take place before Christmas. There is not yet a final agreement, reports Plettenberg from Germany.
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Man United and Real Madrid must therefore realise that the battle for Davies is lost. Not many people saw it coming a month ago.
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