According to reports Manchester United and Manchester City table bids to Bayern Munich for David Alaba as contract extension talks breakdown

According to reports Manchester United and Manchester City table bids to Bayern Munich for David Alaba as contract extension talks breakdown

David Alaba

David Alaba in action for Bayern Munich against RB Salzburg (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Bayern Munich chairman Karl Heinz-Rummenigge admitted that contract talks between David Alaba and the club have broken down. From January the Austrian will be free to talk to clubs to make a transfer next summer. Bayern Munich will lose him on a free transfer if they don’t have an agreement within the next 8 days.

Manchester clubs vying for his signature

Manchester City have been leaking a leader at the back since Vincent Kompany left them for Anderlecht. Ruben Dias has taken over leadership duties but a man of experience will always be an asset. David Alaba fits the criteria as he has played 12 years for Bayern Munich and has all the experience one can have. A solid rock at the back could make Manchester City near invulnerable as they once were.

Manchester United need an experienced centre-back who is also consistent at all times. Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof aren’t the most reliable centre-backs you can have. With a reliable centre-back at the back, Manchester United can stop conceding the goals they concede and relieve the extra pressure on David De Gea.

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If reports are true, it is a sensible move for both clubs to make as a club being stagnant will spell doom for them.

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