REAL MADRID
Real Madrid confident of winning the race for Alphonso Davies
Bayern’s president wants the player to stay in Germany, while Madrid are confident of securing a deal for 2024.
Real Madrid want to strengthen at left-back with the signing of Canada international Alphonso Davies and Los Blancos are confident of reaching an agreement with Bayern Munich for a transfer in the summer of 2024.
As this newspaper has reported, talks with his agent, Nedal Huoseh, have been intensifying in recent weeks. Both sides are keen to reach an agreement for Davies, with the versatile player also said to be interested in a move to the Spanish capital.
Bayern reluctant to sell Davies
Bayern are, however, reluctant to give up on their player. Bayern president Herbert Hainer is confident of keeping the full-back. “Davies is our player. He is with us and has a contract until June 2025. He is one of the best full-backs in the world, and of course we want him to stay. I hope he wants to stay too,” he said at an event.
Real Madrid are cautiously monitoring the player, as they did with Jude Bellingham, who arrived at Madrid after a lengthy negotiations between the player, the club and German club Borussia Dortmund.
Premier League interest
Bayern believe the starting point to negotiate a move for Davies would be around €50m. Real Madrid are not the only club keeping an eye on Davies. Chelsea and Manchester City are also interested in securing his services. In this case, as in the case of Bellingham, the player’s decision will be key, which is where Madrid believe they have the advantage. One thing the Spanish giants won’t do is enter a race where they are financially inferior to Premier League teams.