BAYERN MUNICH DEFENDER ALPHONSO DAVIES WANTED BY REAL MADRID AHEAD OF BAYERN MUNICH CONTRACT DECISION – PAPER ROUND
Real Madrid have reactivated their interest in Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies, while Stefan Ortega will stay at Manchester City amid rumours of interest from the Saudi Pro League sides in goalkeeper Ederson. Elsewhere, Newcastle have made a bid for Burnley stopper James Trafford, and Manchester United hope to sign Joao Neves from Benfica despite a new obstacle put up by Bernardo Silva.
REAL REMAIN KEEN ON BAYERN’S DAVIES
Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies is wanted by Real Madrid as he is yet to commit his future to the Bundesliga club.
The 23-year-old is in talks for a potential extension to his deal in Germany, but Real had already agreed terms with him.
The Athletic reports: “The 23-year-old has a huge decision to make in the coming weeks (or months). After six years in Germany with Bayern Munich, his current contract expires in 2025 and his club will not want to run the risk of allowing him to leave for free. Real Madrid are lurking ominously.
“Davies has been admired by Real Madrid for some time and in February the possibility of a move to Spain looked likely when talks were held between the club and Davies’ representatives.
“Davies did not only have his heart set on Madrid. Relations with Bayern have remained professional and talks over whether he will stay have continued during recent months, including in the week of the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Madrid.
“Sources, who spoke to The Athletic on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, indicated those talks with Bayern were progressing well and the German club were hopeful of agreeing new terms to keep Davies in Munich, especially with Madrid having gone quiet.
“In the aftermath of them winning the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund, Real have reignited their interest in Davies.”
