Man United’s ‘dream’ defender target under ‘pressure’ to sign as Bayern Munich make final transfer decision -Reports

Man United’s ‘dream’ defender target under ‘pressure’ to sign as Bayern Munich make final transfer decision -Reports

Manchester United isn’t giving up on their goal of bringing Alphonso Davies to Old Trafford, as an insider journalist has revealed how Bayern Munich’s power struggle over the Canadian’s future may ultimately backfire and give the Red Devils—or Real Madrid—a significant free transfer window.

Having become a superstar at Bayern Munich, where he has won 13 major championships in six full seasons, the 24-year-old is regarded as one of the best left-backs in the world of football.

But as his contract is set to expire at the end of the current season, Vincent Kompany’s team runs a significant danger of losing the player next summer on a free transfer.

Indeed, Davies will be eligible to sign a pre-contract agreement with an overseas side of his choosing from January 1 – now just 22 days away. As a result, Bayern are understandably getting twitchy over the prospect of losing one of their star performers for nothing, with that chase for a long time being headed up by Real Madrid.

However, United too have recently registered their interest in his signing, with new boss Ruben Amorim making the signing of a new left-back one of their top priorities in 2025, with the club plagued by long-term issues in the position.

And while Bayern are trying to turn the screw on Davies by offering him an improved contract, they are trying to take his suitors out the game by insisting the player puts pen to paper before that January 1 deadline rolls around – though ultimately, that tactic could backfire.

Plettenberg wrote on X: “FC Bayern is putting pressure on Alphonso Davies (24) to sign a new contract before Christmas the club would like a decision before Davies has the opportunity to meet with Manchester United and Real Madrid in January. Davies’ side is still hesitating and is considering continuing negotiations in the new year.”

Previously, Plettenberg had described Davies as a ‘dream target’ for United, posting last month:

Man Utd desperate to sign new left-back
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co, however, are determined not to be beaten. Our transfer correspondent Fraser Gillan revealed last month that United had made a beeline for Davies signature, not just by reaching out to his entourage but by also offering what was described to us as a ‘very competitive offer’ for his signature.

And while Ratcliffe knows he needs to watch United’s finances carefully owing to Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), they hope to have done enough to persuade the former Vancouver Whitecaps man.

Davies is seen as the ideal addition to Amorim’s preferred 3-4-2-1 formation and is regarded by United as their No.1 choice to bolster their left-back options.

United have also cast their eyes over the likes of Premier League stars Milos Kerkez and Rayan Ait-Nouri – both of whom are seen as attractive options. They have also been linked with a move for AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez on Tuesday morning amid claims of a reduction in his price tag, while United also have the summer option to re-sign Alvaro Fernandez Carreras from Benfica for €20m.