Bayern Munich will still make a last-ditch bid for Real Madrid target Alphonso Davies

Real Madrid has reached a verbal agreement with Alphonso Davies in personal terms, but Bayern Munich has not yet thrown in the towel. Although the Bavarian giants appear to be negotiating his exit this summer, they will continue in their efforts to renew the Canadian defender.

Davies, 23, is out of contract in 2025, meaning Bayern must either renew his deal, sell him for a fee this summer or lose him for free next year. Real Madrid had identified Davies as a potential target as early as last summer, and appeared ready to land their man.

Speaking to The Daily Briefing, Matteo Moretto explained that Bayern will avoid losing Davies for free in the first place, and will be willing to negotiate an exit if that is the only other alternative. Despite a meeting between Bayern and Davies' agent last week, the German Rekordmeister has not been locked in talks with Davies in recent weeks, but rather is focusing on his season, and will still look to strike a deal with him once at the end of his season. the season seems a little clearer.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid are keen to emulate their work with Toni Kroos by securing Davies at a bargain price. More than a decade after signing Kroos, the fee of 25 million euros for him continues to look increasingly insignificant measured next to his contribution.

It looks like Davies will have the choice in his hands ultimately this summer. He is likely to earn more money at Bayern than Real Madrid, but given the squad the Los Blancos are building, and the potential attraction of playing with Kylian Mbappe may be more than enough to entice him. The fact that his form at Bayern has dropped, like the Bayern side, may also push him towards the exit.