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Real Madrid 'confident of signing Alphonso Davies next summer'

By Matt Law, Football Editor | 01 November 2023

Real Madrid are confident of signing Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies during next summer's transfer window, according to a report.

Real Madrid are reportedly 'more optimistic than ever' of signing Alphonso Davies from Bayern Munich during next summer's transfer window.

The Canada international made the move to Bayern from Vancouver Whitecaps in 2018, and he has represented the Munich giants on 167 occasions, scoring eight goals and registering 28 assists in the process.

Davies has again been a vital player for the club this term, making 14 appearances in all competitions, contributing three assists in the process.

The left-back has less than two years left to run on his contract at Allianz Arena, though, and there has been a host of speculation surrounding his future in recent months.

Real Madrid are said to be long-term admirers of the 22-year-old, and according to Relevo, the capital giants are confident of securing his signature during next summer's transfer window.

Alphonso Davies pictured for Canada in September 2022 © Reuters

The report claims that Davies has refused on several occasions to sign a new deal at Bayern, and the German side are not in a strong position due to the length of time left on his deal.

If the Canadian makes it clear that he will not be penning a new contract, a transfer next summer is likely, as the Bundesliga champions are not believed to be willing to let him enter the final year of his deal.

Davies has won five Bundesliga titles, two DFB-Pokal trophies and the Champions League during a successful period, but he is believed to be keen to try a new challenge at this stage of his career.

Real Madrid re-signed Fran Garcia over the recent transfer window to boost their left-back options, while Ferland Mendy is now back from injury and started El Clasico on Saturday.

Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga in action with S.C. Braga's Carvalho on October 24, 2023 © Reuters

Los Blancos head coach Carlo Ancelotti often uses Eduardo Camavinga as a left-back in big matches, meanwhile, suggesting that neither Garcia nor Mendy are fully trusted.

Mendy could potentially be on the move next summer, which could mean that Davies is supported by Garcia next term, with Camavinga only being used as a holding midfielder.

Real Madrid are also planning to sign Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, while a new centre-forward could be required if Joselu does not arrive permanently from Espanyol.

A recent report claimed that Ancelotti's side could make an offer of around £40m for Davies, who played 66 minutes of Bayern's 8-0 win over Darmstadt last time out.

Meanwhile, both Manchester City and Chelsea are said to be admirers of the full-back, with the pair believed to be exploring the possibility of bringing him to the Premier League.