World class free transfer rejects Man Utd for Barcelona

Carlo Garganese

• Updated: 12 Nov 2024 10:59 GMT
• 3 min read

Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies would prefer to join Barcelona over Manchester United next summer.

That is according to TeamTalk, who report that there are three clubs who are well ahead in the race for the Canada international at the end of the season.

These three clubs are Real Madrid, Man Utd and now Barcelona.

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Barca have recently joined the race and it is understood that Davies would prefer a move to the Blaugrana over United due to the presence of his former Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick.

It was under Flick, now Barcelona coach, that Davies became a big star at Bayern.

Real Madrid remain the favourites to sign Davies, but Barca are also ahead of United now.

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The Canadian is out of contract at the end of the season and seems almost certain to run down his deal.

Talks regarding a new deal hit a low point in the spring after Bayern issued an ultimatum that eventually passed without consequences and there was even a rapprochement when Vincent Kompany was named the club's new head coach.

Some positive discussions followed and Bayern decided to head into the new season with Davies on board despite the fact that the two parties are no closer to reaching an agreement.

The German giants still have no intention of meeting Davies' hefty €20 million per season wage demands, but sporting director Christoph Freund recently insisted that "the door is definitely not closed" regarding a new round of talks and a potential compromise.

Nevertheless, it now seems unlikely that Davies will stay at Bayern as time is running out fast.

Real Madrid favourites for Davies

Real Madrid remain hot favourites to sign Davies having been long-term admirers of the player.

Madrid are planning to revolutionise their full back positions in 2025, and dream of having Davies at left back and Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold at right back.

The Liverpool star is also out of contract at the end of the season and increasingly likely to leave on a Bosman Transfer.