Real Madrid dealt blow as transfer target's current club make progress in contract renewal talks with player: Reports
Bayern Munich are reportedly making progress in contract extension talks with Alphonso Davies, who has been a top transfer target for Real Madrid. The 24-year-old's current contract with the Bundesliga club is valid until the summer of 2025.
Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg has reported that Bayern Munich have made "significant progress" in talks with Alphonso Davies for a contract extension beyond 2025.
Even though some details remain to be ironed out, Bayern are aiming for a long-term contract for Davies, as per Florian Plettenberg. The journalist also mentioned that the Canada international has made considerable concessions regarding his salary and further necessary discussions are to take place before Christmas.
Real Madrid have been reportedly interested in signing Alphonso Davies since the last transfer window and were hoping to sign the left-back as a free agent next summer. Los Blancos currently have three of their defenders out with injuries for the rest of the season and are planning to make additions to their defense in the upcoming transfer window.
Florian Plettenberg also reported that Manchester United, who are also reportedly interested in Davies, expect the defender to sign a new contract with Bayern.
Alphonso Davies has contributed to 10 clean sheets while providing three assists in 19 appearances across competitions for Bayern Munich this season.
Luka Modrić reportedly interested in playing one more season at Real Madrid before retiring at the club
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modrić is interested in continuing at Santiago Bernabéu for one more season before retiring at the Spanish club, as per journalist José Félix Díaz (via Madrid Xtra). The Croatian star's current contract with the LaLiga giants is valid until the summer of 2025.
Prior to signing a one-season contract extension with Real Madrid in July, Luka Modric also mentioned that he wants to retire at Los Blancos. While speaking in an interview with Cadena COPE in May, the 39-year-old club veteran said (via Managing Madrid):
"I have always said that I would like to retire at Real Madrid. It would be a dream to retire at home, at the club of my life, and I hope that happens."
Luka Modric, who signed for Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012, has recorded 39 goals and 89 assists in 555 appearances across competitions in his ongoing 12-year tenure at Santiago Bernabéu. The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner has won four La Liga titles and six UEFA Champions League titles among several other accolades with the Spanish giants.
Luka Modric has appeared in 21 matches, starting in eight of them while registering three assists for Los Blancos this season.