Manchester United 'interested' in signing Bayern Munich star flirting with La Liga switch

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Manchester United have shown an interest in one of the Bundesliga’s biggest names - but face some fierce competition for his signature.

While rumours continue to gather pace about Ruben Amorim becoming the next Manchester United manager, the club is thought to already be looking towards the January transfer window.

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Somewhere near the top of their shopping list is Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies. The 23-year-old is in high demand at Old Trafford due to Luke Shaw’s ongoing absence through injury, according to Sky Sports Switzerland.

Left-back Alphonso Davies is a target for Manchester United.Left-back Alphonso Davies is a target for Manchester United.
Left-back Alphonso Davies is a target for Manchester United. | Getty Images

But while Man United will want the Canadian - famed for his incredible pace and attacking threat - there is a major obstacle that stands in their way.

The defender’s contract expires at the end of the season, which ordinarily works in a buying club’s favour, but reports indicate that he has his heart set on a move to La Liga giants Real Madrid. It has been rumoured that Davies has already made a verbal agreement with Madrid executives that he will see out his Bayern contract before moving to the Bernabeu in the summer.

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Promising striker could finally get his move

This reporter’s admiration of striker Viktor Gyokeres has been well-documented over the past few months. The Sporting CP attacker has some of the best attacking data in European football, having bagged 18 goals and seven assists already this season.

Now, it seems Amorim won’t be the only person heading out the Portuguese club’s door, with Sky’s Florian Plettenberg claiming an agreement has been reached for Gyokeres to leave the club next summer.

Viktor Gyokeres has established himself as one of the most exciting strikers in Europe.Viktor Gyokeres has established himself as one of the most exciting strikers in Europe.
Viktor Gyokeres has established himself as one of the most exciting strikers in Europe. | AFP via Getty Images

Posting on X, he said: “[I have] been told despite a release clause set at €100m, there is an agreement that Viktor Gyokeres can leave Sporting CP next summer for €60-70m. A move in the winter is currently not planned. A transfer in the summer is very likely.

“In England, Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea are specifically interested in the 26-year-old.”

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