Real Madrid eyeing Girona full-back amid Alphonso Davies’ struggles

With Alphonso Davies on their radar, Real Madrid are gearing up for another eventful transfer window this summer. Florentino Pérez, eyeing Kylian Mbappé, also targets Davies to bolster Carlo Ancelotti’s squad. The Canadian from Bayern Munich is marked as an option to reinforce a position where Girona full-back Miguel Gutiérrez’s name also resonates strongly.

Gutiérrez, who signed for Girona in 2022 with a buy-back option for Real Madrid, is impressing at the Catalan club. Performing at a high level under Míchel’s management, he remains on Real Madrid’s radar, according to El Desmarque.

Girona continued their remarkable season with a significant win against Barcelona at the weekend, securing a spot in next season’s Champions League. In this crucial match for 2nd spot, Gutiérrez capped off a fantastic performance with a goal, further capturing Real Madrid’s attention.

Real Madrid are mulling over their options with Gutiérrez. While his buyout clause at Girona stands at €35 million, Real Madrid have an €8 million repurchase option. The club are considering exercising the buy-back option and then deciding the player’s future, whether to retain him or seek a transfer with potential profit.

Gutiérrez and Alphonso Davies represent contrasting situations. While Gutiérrez shines, Davies faces criticism. Davies, experiencing a slump, faced scrutiny after Stuttgart’s second goal on Sunday, which exposed lapses in defensive concentration. With Bayern’s defeat coming right before their visit to the Santiago Bernabéu, Davies’ form remains a concern.

GSFN | Ciaran Currie

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