SUMMARY
- FC Bayern Munich is reportedly interested in Real Madrid star Ferland Mendy.
- The club wanted to sell Alphonso Davies to accommodate Mendy's signing.
Real Madrid is preparing for a massive overhaul in the summer of 2024. The Spanish giants are in pole position to sign their long-awaited target, Kylian Mbappe, around which the club will build its squad.
Another player that club President Florentino Perez has set his sights on is FC Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies. While the club has tried very hard to land the Canadian’s signature, Davies’ Bavarian employers do not seem to budge.
🚨 JUST IN: Bayern Munich are interested in signing Ferland Mendy this summer. A swap deal with Alphonso Davies is POSSIBLE. @lequipe #rmalive pic.twitter.com/NsDHCoQrFd
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) April 21, 2024
But, it seems that Real Madrid might have just found the perfect way to convince FC Bayern Munich. Real Madrid is reportedly suggesting a like-for-like swap deal which would see one of their left-back move to Germany.
Real Madrid are allegedly offering Ferland Mendy in exchange for Alphonso Davies. The Frenchman has faced issues with his fitness and has found it difficult to be a regular starter at the club. In such circumstances, Real Madrid will be pleased to get rid of the Frenchman in exchange for the electric left-back in the form of Davies.
However, it isn’t a guarantee that FC Bayern Munich will sign Ferland Mendy, given the heavy interest he has been receiving from the Premier League. Moreover, Real Madrid might move away from their original swap deal plan for an alternative option.
Real Madrid has made its stance on Alphonso Davies clear
Apparently, ‘Los Blancos’ might not even go for the Canadian in the summer of 2024. Part of the reason here is due to FC Bayern Munich’s high asking price.
The Bavarian club is asking for a fee of around $64 million-$74 million, which is too high in Real Madrid’s perspective. The 14-time European Champions aren’t willing to pay such a high amount for a player whose contract expires in 2025.
The famous Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has given insights into Real Madrid’s plan for Alphonso Davies. Fabrizio said in his Daily Briefing, “The Alphonso Davies situation remains very clear for Real Madrid. They are waiting for Davies to answer to Bayern’s contract proposal, then Real Madrid’s position is firm that they won’t spend €60-70m on a player with one year left on his contract.”
🚨 JUST IN: Real Madrid would prefer to sign Alphonso Davies THIS summer, but are prepared to wait for him to become a free agent if Bayern ask for €60-70m. @FabrizioRomano pic.twitter.com/8OqvG8dujV
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) April 21, 2024
According to the Italian journalist, Real Madrid will insist on a more reasonable price in the summer of 2024. However, if Bayern Munich do not change their asking price, then Real Madrid will push to sign Alphonso Davies the following summer as a free agent.
Earlier it was revealed that FC Bayern Munich won’t let the Canadian switch clubs for free, but looked very adamant about their asking price. It would be interesting to see how the future of Alphonso Davies unfolds.
A host of Premier clubs are reportedly interested in signing Ferland Mendy
Even if the swap deal doesn’t go through, Ferland Mendy’s time at Real Madrid might be nearing its end. Apart from FC Bayern Munich, one of several Premier League sides could be the Frenchman’s possible destinations.
Liverpool are said to have been interested in Mendy. The Frenchman’s numbers in terms of passing have impressed the Liverpool board, which are some of the highest in all of Europe. Moreover, Real Madrid too will be pleased to save around $212,000 per week from their wage bill by selling the former UCL winner.
However, Liverpool are challenged by their arch-rivals Manchester United for Ferland Mendy. The people around United are also satisfied by the $21 million price tag of the Frenchman and could make a swoop for him if Real Madrid decides to pursue Alphonso Davies.
In recent days, Carlo Ancelotti has told the Real Madrid board that he wants Ferland Mendy to stay.
— @lequipe pic.twitter.com/sOpzxsXcsH
— Madrid Universal (@MadridUniversal) April 21, 2024
Moreover, Newcastle United is also said to be interested in Ferland Mendy, however, the Frenchman would rather play for Manchester United, as some reports claim. Arsenal and Manchester City too are keeping tabs on the situation of Mendy at Real Madrid.
However, the French left-back could be firm on his stance of not wanting to leave Real Madrid in the summer of 2024. The Spanish club too find themselves in a tricky spot, after Mendy’s rediscovery of his form in the past few weeks. Real Madrid would therefore have to decide on the Frenchman as soon as possible.