La Liga table-toppers Real Madrid have been dealt something of a blow in their ongoing efforts to bring in Alphonso Davies from Bayern Munich.
That’s according to German outlet Bild (as cited by Marca), who have today provided an insight into the latest developments in the long-running saga.
It is of course common knowledge that Spanish giants Real have identified Davies as a prime transfer target, with a view to next season.
Keen to reinforce the left-back options at the disposal of head coach Carlo Ancelotti, Bayern Munich’s star stopper is viewed as the ideal addition for present and future alike.
In turn, negotiations have long been opened with all of Davies himself, the Canadian’s entourage, and the brass at the Allianz Arena.
A verbal agreement on the terms of a contract is even understood to have been reached between Davies and Real, who will now turn their full attentions towards thrashing out a deal with Bayern.
As much, however, looks unlikely to come to fruition any time soon.
This comes amid claims that the reigning Bundesliga champions have laid out their demands for a summer transfer for Davies.
As per the aforementioned Bild, a €70 million price-tag has been slapped on the head of the 23-year-old.
With reports having long pointed towards Real Madrid’s opening offer as being set to come in the region of €30-40 million, a potentially insurmountable difference in valuation appears to be on the cards.
Bayern, however, will be wary of overplaying their hand, in the knowledge that, in the case of Davies refusing to sign a new contract, he will be free to depart for nothing in a little over a year’s time.
Conor Laird | GSFN
