La Liga giants Real Madrid are reportedly contemplating offering Rafa Marin in the deal to sign Alphonso Davies from Bayern Munich.
According to a report by German outlet Sport Bild, Alphonso Davies and Rafa Marin might swap bases soon once the Spaniard returns to Real Madrid. The Merengues are weighing up a part-exchange deal to sign the 23-year-old Bayern Munich left-back. So, Marin might go the other way in the summer transfer window.
Rafa Marin: Waiting for his Opportunity
Rafa Marin is one of the brightest young centre-backs to graduate from Real Madrid’s fabled La Fabrica division in the last few years. But he has had to bide his time, as he has yet to establish a foothold in the first-team squad. Instead, he has had to suffice with regular game time for Real Madrid Castilla and Deportivo Alaves, the club he joined on loan last summer.
The Rise of Alphonso Davies
Meanwhile, Alphonso Davies has established himself as one of the best full-backs in the Bundesliga since joining Bayern Munich from Vancouver Whitecaps. That is a remarkable achievement, considering he was a burgeoning winger when he arrived at the Allianz Arena half a decade ago.
The Canadian international has experienced tremendous success at Bayern Munich, winning the Bundesliga five times and the UEFA Champions League once. But he has entered the final 18 months of his contract, with his situation capturing the attention of Real Madrid.
The Merengues are scouring the market for a left-back ahead of the summer transfer window. Ferland Mendy has blown hot and cold in the last few seasons, while Fran Garcia is only good enough to be a backup option for now. So, it behoves Real Madrid to invest in a top-class left-back.
Part-Exchange Deal on the Cards?
The Bayern Munich full-back is thus a viable target for Los Blancos. And the Spanish giants are ready to offer Rafa Marin in the deal to sign Alphonso Davies. The Spaniard is reportedly a target for Bayern Munich, meaning Real Madrid might be onto a brilliant idea.
It is unclear if a part-exchange deal involving Rafa Marin and Alphonso Davies does the trick. Bayern Munich will work hard to keep hold of the 23-year-old beyond the summer transfer window. So, the negotiations might drag onuntil the final days of the summer before it sees the light of day.
