Major shock as Real Madrid to abandon the race for the top target – ongoing contracts

Real Madrid had outlined both full-back positions as areas to strengthen next summer, but it looks like they will have to start from scratch in their hunt for a new left-back. The Bayern Munich Alphonso Davies he is out of contract next summer, and Los Blancos had reached an agreement with him in March, but now give him up.

According to Cadena SER, via SportReal Madrid are starting to feel that Davies is a lost cause. Los Blancos are frustrated that he did not respond to their latest offer as contract talks continue with Bayern Munich. Barcelona remain in discussions with their agent, hoping that Hansi Flick's relationship with Davies could give them an introduction, but Bayern are optimistic of a deal.

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Relations between Los Blancos and Davies have gone cold with Davies no longer prioritizing their discussions ahead of others. Real Madrid will not be involved in a financial battle for his signature, and if they do not give him the green light in early January, they will turn their attention elsewhere. Bayern are pushing hard for his signature, while Barcelona need time to work out their finances, time they may not have.

Earlier on Thursday it was reported that Davies had doubts about how much Real Madrid really wanted him after slowing down a movement in the spring. Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are also monitoring his situation, but it seems that Bayern are now the hot favorites to keep the Canadian star.