Liverpool are ready to battle it out with Real Madrid for the signatures of 23-year-old Bayern Munich full-back Alphonso Davies.
According to a report by HITC, Liverpool and Real Madrid are both keen on having Alphonso Davies in their ranks. The 23-year-old is amongst the best full-backs in the world and there is no shortage of interest in his services.
The Rise and Rise of Alphonso Davies
Davies made a name for himself quite early in his career despite not playing in Europe. He was on the radar of some of the biggest clubs in the world when Bayern Munich went hard and signed him from Vancouver Whitecaps.
Since joining the German club, the erstwhile winger has transitioned into a left-back, and it won’t be wrong to say that he is amongst the very best in the world. His pace and abilities on the ball as well as his defensive awareness make him a special talent.
While Bayern would love to have him in their ranks for years to come, that seems unlikely at this stage. The Canadian international’s contract with the German giants runs until the summer of 2025. With his contract running out in just over a year, there are quite a few clubs interested in his signatures.
While Bayern have been trying to tie him down to a new deal over the past 12 months, there have been no breakthroughs yet. And, if they do not manage to tie him down to a new deal before the end of the season, DIe Roten might not have many options to play with.
Set for a Summer Move
Bayern Munich will have to sanction his departure in the summer because they will not want to risk losing out on him for free next summer. Spanish giants Real Madrid are huge admirers of the 23-year-old, and they have been monitoring him for years now.
Los Blancos have been interested in him for the past few seasons. They feel he is an ideal fit to be their next left-sided full-back. And, Real Madrid will make a move for him in the summer if he does not pen down a new deal.
But, Real Madrid are not the only ones interested, with Liverpool also keen on his signatures. The Reds do have Andy Robertson in their ranks, and he has been a great servant for the club. But, the Scottish international has picked up quite a few injuries in the recent past.
As a result, the Reds are considering the idea of replacing him with Davies. While they are keen on having the Canadian international in their ranks, Liverpool are aware of the fact that his first preference will be Real Madrid.
