According to Sports Boom, Alphonso Davies is emerging as Manchester United’s top target for the left-back role ahead of the summer. The Premier League giants are ready to step up their chase of the Bayern Munich star, with a huge price tag likely to be associated with a deal move forward.
Manchester United are making plans for the summer, with defensive and midfield positions their priority. A host of players are expected to arrive in the next window, with the club also closely looking at the left-back position as a priority area.
The fitness of Luke Shaw has sparked the debate that Manchester United should sign a high-profile competitor in the position to compete with the England international. There are some names mentioned in media reports, with links to Eintracht Frankfurt’s Nathaniel Brown among others, seen as viable targets for the position.
Fulham’s Antonee Robinson is also being linked to Manchester United as well as Liverpool, which probably showcases that the Red Devils are serious about landing a big-name player in that role. Now, they are linked with Bayern Munich speedster Alphonso Davies, who is probably one of the top left-back names in the market.
Signing Davies won’t be easy, as Manchester United will need Champions League football, big financial backing and the ability to pay a massive salary to the Canadian. Bayern Munich are reportedly leaning towards a £70 million asking price for Davies, which in itself might be too steep.
Bayern Munich only secured a long-term deal for the Canadian last year, and are in a strong position when it comes to demanding a big fee. Hence, the £70 million-rated Bayern Munich speedster might be an expensive affair for Manchester United to shore up the left-back role in the summer.
More importantly, the player is settled in Bavaria, and while he could have left on a free transfer last year, he chose to stay put. While money can be a big talking point in luring players like the £70 million-rated Bayern Munich speedster, it appears Davies might not move and would want to continue with the Bundesliga champions in the foreseeable future.
