Real Madrid has indicated a lack of interest in meeting Bayern Munich’s stipulated price for the acquisition of Canadian defender Alphonso Davies during the forthcoming summer transfer window. Davies, whose contract with Bayern expires in 2025, places pressure on the German club to seek a transfer, and should Real Madrid fail to find the asking price acceptable, they are prepared to defer their pursuit for a year until his contract expires.
Recent reports originating from Germany suggest Bayern is seeking €70 million for Davies, while alternative sources have suggested a valuation of €50 million. According to Marca, a Madrid-based outlet, Real Madrid intends to submit a conservative offer, falling short of these valuations for Davies. Moreover, considering the contractual obligations of Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia, both secured until 2025, alongside the potential repurchase of Miguel Gutierrez from Girona for a nominal fee of €8 million, Real Madrid’s urgency to secure Davies’ services this summer is diminished, despite their interest.
Conversely, Bayern’s Sporting Director, Max Eberl, has acknowledged the club’s reluctance to lose players without compensation, indicating a willingness to engage in transfer discussions. Additional reports from Germany have suggested a substantial increase in Davies’ agent’s salary demands, rising from a previously rumored €14 million per season to €20 million. It seems apparent that Davies has set his sights on a move to the Spanish capital, irrespective of Bayern’s efforts to retain him, albeit at significantly lower wage figures.
Furthermore, Real Madrid appears confident in their pursuit of Davies, a battle that has unfolded over the course of a year. Should Bayern fail to alter their stance, it is likely they will list Davies for sale during the upcoming transfer window.
However, the emergence of another competitive bidder could complicate matters for Real Madrid. Davies’ commitment solely to Los Blancos would grant them leverage in negotiations; however, if alternative offers persuade him otherwise, the prolonged negotiation period could escalate his cost.