Alphonso Davies will be one of the players to watch tonight’s Champions League match between Bayern and Barça. The left-back is one of the most important players in the Bavarian team and is on Barça’s radar next season. His contract is expiring and, at the moment, he has not renewed at Bayern as his demands would be too great for the German and the clubs who want to sign him. ‘Bild’ explains that, in addition to the top contract, Davies wants a transfer bonus of 15 million euros to sign the contract, which is already known to the clubs that have approached him.
Meanwhile, Bayern have asked him to lower their demands and transfer bonus and a deal seems unlikely. From there, Davies’ team will be listening to their demands for a transfer bonus, a contract worth around 10 million net per season and a minimum contract of four seasons. Madrid have been very close to the player in recent months but now have other requirements, while United could reach these figures even if the project of the game does not attract them very much. Barça, meanwhile, have listened as they wait to find out if they will qualify for the finals.
Hansi Flick knows the basics of Davies, the player that the great Deco loves. Barca are looking to sign a top-class defender to keep Alejandro Balde in contention and Davies sees himself as the winner. Of course, a lot of effort should be done to make this happen. In addition, the Blaugrana club sees him as a versatile player as he can play up high and occupy several positions.
Everything indicates that Davies will have another meeting with Bayern, although the positions are very difficult. Starting in January, if there is no agreement, Davies’ team will start negotiations with other clubs and it will be important to see if Barça have enough room to trust him. Sportingly, the Blaugrana club is in line with the Canadian although the finances will be important. Barça have him as one of the favorites on their list next summer and the fact that he is free could bring him closer. Madrid are not giving up on him even though they are now moving to sign full backs and right backs.
