Real Madrid identify Bayern Munich star as priority target for next summer; player interested in potential move away from club - Reports
Real Madrid have reportedly made Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies their priority transfer target for 2024.
According to Sport 1's Harry Hau, Davies is contemplating leaving the German giants next year. He signed for Bayern from Vancouver Whitecaps in January 2019 for €14 million and has since become a key player.
Davies has started the 2023-24 season in great form, providing three assists in as many Bundesliga games. He's regarded as one of the finest attacking left-backs in Europe and could slot straight into Carlo Ancelotti's line-up at Real Madrid.
Los Blancos did, however, sign Fran Garcia from Rayo Vallecano this summer. However, one can expect the 24-year-old Spaniard to make way for Davies if the Canadian moves to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid do not have much cover in the left-back area, utilizing Eduardo Camavinga in that position for large swathes last season. Garcia's arrival has allowed the Frenchman to return to central midfield, but Ancelotti lacks healthy competition in the area.
Meanwhile, Davies, 22, has entered the final two years of his contract at the Allianz Arena. Hau (h/t @MiaSanMia on X) has said that the Bavarian giants want to extend the Canadian star's deal beyond 2025.
Davies has had eight goals and 28 assists in 157 games for Bayern across competititons, winning five Bundesliga titles.
Former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale praises in-form Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham has been a hit at Madrid since his €103 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund in the summer.
The Englishman is leading the race for the Pichichi trophy after scoring five times in his first four La Liga games, netting in each outing. He played some of his best football for England in the 3-1 friendly win at Scotland on Tuesday (September 12), scoring and assisting once apiece.
Gareth Bale, who spent nine years at Real Madrid before leaving for Los Angeles FC in 2022, said on Sky Sports, via Relevo (h/t Football-Espana):
"He’s (Bellingham) doing very well, and, hopefully, he’ll continue to do just as well going forward.
"If he keeps working hard and doing what he’s doing, the sky is the limit for him. His start at Madrid has been very good. Scoring goals is something very important at a club like Real Madrid."
Bellingham, 20, is one of the first names in Carlo Ancelotti's team sheet this season. He's expected to feature for Los Blancos when they return to action on Sunday (September 17) in a home league game against Real Sociedad.