October 15th 2024.
As Davies' contract with Bayern Munich comes to an end this season, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding his potential move to Manchester United. Since joining Bayern in 2018, Davies has established himself as one of the top left-backs in European football, making him a highly sought-after player in the transfer market.
Despite talks for a new contract, negotiations have hit a standstill, leaving the door open for other clubs to swoop in and secure the Canadian international's services for free next year. One of those clubs is Real Madrid, but United is determined to compete for Davies' signature.
According to Sky Sports Germany, United is actively pursuing not only Davies but also his Bayern teammates Leroy Sane and Leon Goretzka, both of whom are also in the final year of their contracts. The addition of these talented players would be a major coup for United and could potentially solve some ongoing issues on the team.
United has been struggling with a lack of depth at the left-back position, a problem that is likely to continue when they face Brentford on Saturday. With Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia still out due to injury, manager Erik ten Hag has few options to choose from. Sane, who is also on United's radar, is not expected to be available for this weekend's match.
Shaw's injury troubles have been ongoing, with his last appearance for United dating back to February. He then played for England in the Euro 2024 final in July before suffering a calf injury that has kept him out of the start of this season. Meanwhile, Malacia has not played since May 2023 and is still not fit for first-team action. This has left United with a major gap to fill on the left side of their defense.
To make matters more complicated, summer signing Noussair Mazraoui is also facing a few weeks on the sidelines after undergoing a minor heart procedure. The Moroccan international has been deployed as a right-back this season, but his absence will likely require Diogo Dalot, who has been filling in on the left, to switch back to his natural position. Ten Hag also has the options of Lisandro Martinez and Jonny Evans to consider for the left-back role this weekend.
As the season progresses, United will continue to monitor and pursue options to strengthen their squad. With exclusive news, analysis, and insights, you can stay up to date on all things Manchester United by signing up for our newsletter. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your information in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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