Manchester United bets heavily on Bayern star Alphonso Davies
According to the Spanish media AS, manchester united are making a strong offer to sign Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies on a free transfer transfer at the end of the campaign.
The Red Devils currently have Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia as their specialist left-back options in the squad, but the duo have largely been injury prone. There is a possibility that one of them will be sold next summer.
HOW (via SportWitness) now claim that real Madrid A contract offer has been made to Davies' agent, but the Canadian international is not a priority with manager Carlo Ancelotti preferring Ferland Mendy as his first-choice left-back.
There are also other clubs in the race to sign the 24-year-old player and it is mainly United, which is betting heavily on his signing. Davies can negotiate with foreign clubs in January and his contract expires next summer.
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New United manager Ruben Amorim is expected to operate in a 3-4-3 formation. The Portuguese prefer a full-back who is strong defensively and can also contribute in the final third by creating opportunities.
Davies would be an ideal option in the left-back position. The Bayern star has the ability to play both on the left wing and at left back. Plays from an attacking position while on international duty.
The combination of both would be perfect for the full-back role. Davies is magnificent with the ball at his feet, but he has been equally impressive in defence. He is strong in both tackles and recoveries.
The Canadian has also impressed when playing ground and aerial duels. Davies also has the ability to contribute to goals. He looks like an obvious signing for United on a free transfer.
The big question is whether United will be able to meet their wage demands along with a significant signing fee. He £42 millionThe star has already turned down a £191,000-a-week contract extension with Bayern, according to AS.
He could easily demand £250,000 a week with a huge signing bonus. United will have to be willing to spend big to secure his services ahead of other competitors at the end of the current campaign.
