Manchester United have held preliminary talks with Bayern Munich and intermediaries regarding a summer move for left-back Alphonso Davies, according to reports from Sky Sport Deutschland. United’s interest in the 25-year-old comes as they look to utilise a bolstered transfer budget following their 3-2 victory over Liverpool, which secured Champions League qualification for the 2026/27 season. While United are positioned to test Bayern’s resolve, the German champions have reportedly set an asking price of at least £70 million (€81m) to consider a sale, following the player’s contract extension in February 2025.
Financial and squad manoeuvres at Old Trafford
The pursuit of Davies is underpinned by a significant clearing of United’s wage bill and incoming transfer fees. Following a successful loan spell, Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna confirmed the Italian club will activate a £38 million purchase option for striker Rasmus Højlund. This windfall, combined with the expected departures of high-earners Casemiro and Jadon Sancho at the end of their contracts, provides the liquidity required for an "extraordinary offer." While Luke Shaw has maintained a consistent fitness record this season under interim manager Michael Carrick, United’s recruitment team is prioritising a long-term tactical upgrade at left-back to mirror the profile of Jeremie Frimpong, who joined rivals Liverpool for £29.5 million in 2025.
Conflicting reports on Davies’ Bayern future
Despite United’s intent, any deal faces substantial hurdles. Davies is currently under contract at the Allianz Arena until June 2030, and internal stances at Bayern appear divided. Speaking on the Bayern Insider podcast, journalist Christian Falk confirmed that United "were at the table" during Davies’ recent contract negotiations. However, Sky Deutschland’s Kerry Hau reports that the player has no current ambition to leave Munich and that the club is not actively offering him to intermediaries. United’s primary competition remains Real Madrid, who retained interest after a failed pursuit in 2025, though the English club's guaranteed Champions League status and renewed financial strength have made them a viable alternative for the Canadian international.
United are expected to formalise their interest once Michael Carrick’s permanent managerial status is confirmed ahead of the summer window.