Liverpool & Manchester United Interested In Real Madrid Summer Target

The Premier League giants are both expected to be in the market for reinforcements next summer
Alphonso Davies, Joshua Kimmich and Minjae Kim - FC Bayern Munich
Alphonso Davies, Joshua Kimmich and Minjae Kim - FC Bayern Munich / IMAGO / Kirchner-Media

As the new year begins, the outlook for two of the Premier League's biggest clubs could hardly look much different.

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Liverpool are flying high at the top of the Premier League, have won six out of six in the Champions League and have an EFL Cup semi-final to look forward to against Tottenham.

Luis Diaz celebrates with Mohamed Salah after scoring Liverpool's 6th goal against Tottenham
Luis Diaz celebrates with Mohamed Salah after scoring Liverpool's 6th goal against Tottenham / IMAGO / Action Plus

Manchester United, under new boss Ruben Amorim, however, are struggling in 14th in the league, just seven points above the drop zone, having lost their last three matches and with no real signs of improvement evident under the Portuguese,

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The two clubs will meet at Anfield on Sunday in a match that Liverpool are expected to win comfortably, although nothing should be taken for granted.

It is not expected to be a busy January for either club in terms of incomings, but next summer is likely to be very different, with both clubs needing reinforcements in key areas.

According to Relevo, the English giants are interested in Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies, who is out of contract at the end of the season and available on a free transfer.

The outlet claims that whilst United are keen on the 24-year-old, they might have been 'left in the background for the player', whereas Liverpool sees a move as a 'good market opportunity', although a left-back may not be at the top of their list of priorities.

Alphonso Davies
Alphonso Davies in action for Bayern Munich / IMAGO / Ulmer/Teamfoto

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Real Madrid are also noted as being favourites for the Canadian international if a move is in the cards, but the report suggests Davies is now prepared to prioritise Bayern's offer with a renewal the most likely scenario.


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