SM
Arsenal vs. Juventus: 9 hrs 28 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
Collect News Data

Real Madrid 'closing in' on 23-year-old signing as Kylian Mbappe trick repeated

:Headline: Real Madrid 'closing in' on 23-year-old signing as Kylian Mbappe trick repeated:
Real Madrid are reportedly growing increasingly confident of signing Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies on a free transfer next summer.
Sports Mole

Real Madrid are reportedly growing increasingly confident of signing Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies on a free transfer next summer.

The Canada international entered the last 12 months of his contract with the German giants earlier this year and was widely expected to join Los Blancos during the most recent window.

Back in February, it was reported that Davies and Real Madrid had struck an agreement for the defender to make the move to the Bernabeu, either in 2024 or as a free agent next summer.

Bayern Munich did not give up on trying to tie the left-back down to a new contract, but they have failed in their efforts to do so and now look set to lose Davies for nothing at the end of the season.

According to AS, the 23-year-old has 'resisted' Bayern's renewal offers and 'mind games', and Real Madrid are now expecting to agree a pre-contract deal with him when the January transfer window opens.

Real Madrid 'refused' to pay over £21m for Davies

The report claims that Real Madrid were only prepared to pay as much as €25m (£21.1m) for the Canadian, but Bayern Munich were after a higher fee, in spite of Davies's contract situation.

As a result, Carlo Ancelotti and co decided against pursuing a deal for Davies as per the club's philosophy, which is to not engage in negotiations with clubs over players who could leave for nothing the following year.

Ancelotti was happy to continue with Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia with his left-back options this season, especially with the former set to sign a new contract, while also having Eduardo Camavinga and David Alaba as backup options.

At the same time, Bayern have resigned themselves to losing Davies when his contract expires in June, but Real Madrid will still keep talks under wraps due to their deep respect and 'excellent' relationship with the German giants.

Davies's switch to the Bernabeu will see him follow a similar path to Kylian Mbappe, whom Real Madrid banked on leaving Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent, and the former's move will bring an end to a successful six-and-a-half years at Bayern.

Davies made the move to Bavaria from Vancouver Whitecaps for £11.8m in January 2019, and the 23-year-old has registered 11 goals and 31 assists in 198 matches for Bayern across all competitions.

The defender has won 13 major honours during his time in the Bundesliga, including five top-flight titles, one Champions League and one Club World Cup crown.

What other defenders are Madrid targeting?

Once Davies's arrival on a free transfer is sealed, Real Madrid are likely to turn their attention to the centre of their backline, and chief scout Juni Calafat will reportedly be in attendance in Sunday's Premier League North London derby to watch an Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur pair.

Los Blancos comfortably overcame Real Sociedad 2-0 in Saturday's La Liga contest and are back in action at home to Stuttgart in Tuesday's Champions League opener.

body check tags ::

amp_article__552965 : Collect and Make Data not in DataBase  : 
last updated article - 2024-09-18 18:24:58:
html db last update - 2024-09-18 18:24:58 :

ex - 7200 : read : write cache and make html

Click here for more stories about Alphonso Davies

Click here for more stories about Real Madrid

Share this article now:
RM
Read Next:
No pressure: Real Madrid 'to scout' Arsenal, Spurs duo in North London derby
>


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!
Read more about Alphonso Davies Carlo Ancelotti Ferland Mendy Fran Garcia Eduardo Camavinga David Alaba Kylian Mbappe Juni Calafat Football
Follow @SportsMole for the latest breaking news stories, and follow @sm_headlines to get every headline from Sports Mole
Recommended Next on SM
No pressure: Real Madrid 'to scout' Arsenal, Spurs duo in North London derby
Reunion at Man United: Amorim 'has spoken' to Sporting star over 2025 transfer
When will Alaba return to action? Potential return date revealed
'Dream target': Man United 'determined to sign' in-demand 24-year-old

Page options

Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Barcelona13110240122833
2Real Madrid1283125111427
3Atletico MadridAtletico137511971226
4Villarreal127322319424
5Osasuna136341720-321
6Athletic Bilbao135531913620
7Real BetisBetis135531412220
8Real Sociedad135351110118
9Mallorca135351010018
10GironaGirona135351617-118
11Celta Vigo135262022-217
12Rayo Vallecano124441313016
13Sevilla134361218-615
14Leganes133551316-314
15AlavesAlaves134181422-813
16Las PalmasLas Palmas133371622-612
17Getafe13175811-310
18Espanyol123181122-1110
19Real ValladolidValladolid132381025-159
20Valencia11146817-97
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

history www

Preview: Lens vs. Marseille - prediction, team news, lineups

1

PL

Preview: AC Milan vs. Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups

2

PA

FIA silent on F1 drivers' concerns, says Leclerc

NEW

3

FS

Doubts among doubts: How Brighton could line up against Bournemouth

NEW

4

DA

Preview: Bournemouth vs. Brighton - prediction, team news, lineups

NEW

5

PB

Preview: Kayserispor vs. Fenerbahce - prediction, team news, lineups

6

PK

Preview: St Etienne vs. Montpellier - prediction, team news, lineups

7

PS

Preview: Sporting Lisbon vs. Amarante - prediction, team news, lineups

8

PS

Preview: Hellas Verona vs. Inter Milan - prediction, team news, lineups

9

PH

Good news over Van Dijk, Alisson? Liverpool injury list vs. Southampton

10

GN


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .