Alphonso Davies: Major update on United’s pursuit of Bayern Munich star
Alphonso Davies: Major update on United’s pursuit of Bayern Munich star Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw will enter the final year of his contract this summer, and his future remains subject to speculation. The Red Devils streamlined their squad last summer, offloading much of the deadwood and replacing them with £200 million worth of additions. The English giants have reaped the rewards of that decision, with the team currently third in the Premier League table after 32 games and in sight of a top-four finish.
United spent the first half of the campaign operating in a 3-4-3 system under former manager Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese head coach, however, failed to improve results and ultimately vacated his position at the turn of the year. Eager to steady the ship, the Red Devils appointed Michael Carrick as caretaker manager, who switched to a 4-2-3-1 formation and has done very well so far.
It is to Shaw’s credit that he has been an omnipresent figure under Amorim as well as his temporary successor, starting every game in the Premier League so far. Shaw’s redemption Shaw has had a poor fitness record for much of his stay at the Theatre of Dreams. Now United’s longest-serving player in the squad, the Englishman has registered 319 appearances for the club since arriving in the summer of 2014.
For context, Bruno Fernandes has already made 321 appearances for the English giants, despite only joining the club in January 2020. Shaw, though, has enjoyed a golden run this season, starting all 32 games in the Premier League and registering 2,718 minutes of first-team football, surpassing even the Portuguese maestro! However, Shaw will turn 31 this summer, and the Red Devils are expected to lay down succession plans soon.
Recent reports have suggested that Bayern Munich speedster Alphonso Davies has been identified as an option to replace the Englishman. It was also claimed that United have initiated contact with the player ahead of a possible move this summer, but a contrasting update has now emerged. United not in talks for Davies According to Bundesliga insider Christian Falk , United are not in talks to sign Davies this summer.