How Man Utd messed up £2m deal for Bayern Munich star
Manchester United had the opportunity to sign Alphonso Davies from Vancouver Whitecaps in 2017 before Bayern Munich pipped them to the post.
Manchester United could have signed Alphonso Davies for £2million in 2017 but missed their chance after delaying the transfer. Davies has gone on to become one of the most exciting prospects in European football for Bayern Munich, reflected in the 19-year-old’s performance at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.
Chelsea were unable to cope with Davies pace down the left flank in a 3-0 home loss, with Davies setting up Robert Lewandowski for the third goal.
The Canadian now looks the long-term successor to David Alaba at left-back but United could have been enjoying the fruits of Davies’ labour had they been more proactive a few years ago.
The club’s North America scouts identified Davies when he made his debut in Major League Soccer (MLS) for Vancouver Whitecaps, according to The Times.
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Davies was just 15 years old at the time and was valued at around £2m by the Canadian outfit.