Man Utd hellbent on signing ‘cheat code’ who’s one the ‘best in the world’ – This time they stand a chance
Manchester United have reignited their interest in Bayern Munich full-back Alphonso Davies, who has been on their shortlist for some time.
In recent weeks, several sources have reported the club’s intention to sign a new left-back this summer, who could take some of the burden off Luke Shaw, especially with the Red Devils expected to return to Europe next season.
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Patrick Dorgu could be a long-term solution, but at this stage of his young career the Dane looks more comfortable playing in a more advanced role on the pitch.
Man Utd revive old interest in Alphonso Davies
Last season, Davies was identified as a top target for Man Utd, especially when he was running on an expiring contract.
The 25-year-old is a Canadian international who joined Bayern Munich in January 2019 and quickly established himself as a regular starter.
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FourFourTwo recalled his meteoric rise to stardom, describing it at the time as a “cheat code”. The source also identified the The Buduburam native is the third best left-back in the world in a list released in December 2025. Only Nuno Mendes and Alejandro Balde landed above him.
Man Utd were eventually dealt a major blow, with Davies signing a new contract in February 2025, tying him to Bayern until the summer of 2030.
And yet, reliable German journalist Christian Falk confirms that Man Utd are still pushing to sign the Canadian international, even though he faces an uphill task.
“It’s true. Manchester United are interested in Alphonso Davies”, confirmed Falk in his latest column for CF Bayern Insider.
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“They are still monitoring this player, but of course he has since signed a new contract at the Allianz Arena, so it will be difficult to get him at the moment.”
Why Bayern are ready to listen to Davies offers
While United are yet to submit an official offer for Davies, Falk reveals that Bayern could be willing to entertain offers due to the player’s recurring injuries.
“There are also ongoing discussions at the club about whether they need a new back-up player, given all the injuries Davies continues to suffer.
“Before, they thought they didn’t need a player on the left side because Hiroki Itō could also play there. However, if there was an offer on the table (and don’t forget that Davies’ extension cost Bayern a lot of money), there would be a discussion.
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“But I can say straight away that there hasn’t been a concrete offer from Manchester United yet. If there is an offer, maybe Bayern will consider it, because the injuries keep coming.” concluded the transfer expert.
Davies’ injury record is also a factor United must consider carefully before making an offer for the player. While the Canadian’s talent is undisputed, he has struggled to stay in shape in recent seasons.
The full-back suffered an ACL injury that sidelined him between March and October 2025, but he also suffered various knocks, not to mention the heart condition that kept him sidelined for almost three months in 2022.
Therefore, Davies could represent a risky investment for Man Utd, especially as he would likely command a considerable transfer fee.
