Real Madrid are preparing a backup plan for the summer transfer window if they fail to sign Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies in 2024, reported Spanish news outlet MARCA on Monday.
Los Blancos are eager to strengthen the right and left-back positions and they see Davies as the primary option to rule Madrid’s left flank for the coming years.
Dani Carvajal, who turned 32 this month, will remain a starter on right-flank but the club wants to buy Davies to compete with Fran Garcia for the left-back spot.
Davies’ contract runs out in 2025 and Bayern are not just willing to offer a new contract, they are also giving high wages but the Canadian has not yet made a decision.
Madrid have now turned their attention to Manchester City’s left-back who’s on loan to La Liga club Girona, Yan Couto, who the Whites can sign for just a €10m fee as he is expected to reject a contract extension.
While Couto has never played for Man City, Los Blancos are expected to face tough competition from the Cityzens as the 21-year-old’s impressive performances this season may make the English club bring him back.
Everything is in Couto’s hands, if he rejects Man City’s contract extension, Girona will make a permanent move for the 21-year-old but Madrid would be willing to counter that offer if Davies’ deal falls apart.
Earlier, it was reported that Real Madrid are happy with the way their on-loan signing, Joselu Mato, has performed throughout the season and may reward him with a permanent move to the Spanish capital.
Joselu arrived on loan as nothing more than an option off the bench but the Spaniard’s impressive cameos impressed head coach Carlo Ancelotti and his staff to the point they may request the club to sign him permanently.