Chelsea are showing great interest in signing Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies but face stiff competition for his signature, according to a report from Transfers.
The report says Chelsea have expressed “strong interest” in signing the 23-year-old defender but will have to fend off competition from the treble winners. city of manchester – who are willing to pay around £60m.
Not only that, says the report real Madrid They want to sign the Canadian international and are preparing their own bid, so it could be a three-way battle for Davies' signature in the summer.
The Canadian defender is under contract with the Bundesliga club until the summer of 2025 and they could come under pressure to sell him at the end of this season if he does not sign a new contract.
Marc Cucurella has been disappointing since his move from Brighton and Chelsea should look to improve the Spaniard. Davies would prove to be a quality acquisition for them and the 23-year-old has already proven his worth at the highest level with Bayern Munich.
Davies is impressive in attack and would add a new dimension to Chelsea's attack. He is capable of operating as both a left back and full back.
Chelsea needs the Champions League
The opportunity to move to the first division He could be an attractive option for the player and he will look to prove his worth in England. He has already demonstrated his qualities in the Bundesliga and could be open to trying a new adventure at this stage of his career.
However, Chelsea face a battle to win the race if they opt to leave Bayern. Both Manchester City and Real Madrid have a proven track record of competing and winning major trophies in recent seasons. On the other hand, Chelsea missed Champions League qualification last season and are on track to miss out once again this year.
It's fair to assume they will struggle to attract a top-flight defender like Davies without the lure of the Champions League. Therefore, they will need to enjoy an excellent second half of the season to secure a top-four spot if they are serious about signing Davies in the summer.
