In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey revealed that Arsenal are set to compete with Manchester City for Bayern Munich ace Alphonso Davies. It has been claimed that the Gunners are eyeing a move to acquire the services of the Canada international next summer.
Davies’ Impressive Form In German Football
Davies had a solid season at the Bavarian club recently after he put in a handful of impressive displays on the left side of their defence. The 23-year-old participated in 42 matches for Bayern Munich in the previous campaign, scoring three times and earning six assists across all competitions.
The Canadian talent has proved his worth on the left flank by averaging 1.6 tackles, 0.9 interceptions, 1.3 clearances, 1.3 key passes and 2.4 dribbles per 90 minutes in the Bundesliga. He was even excellent when distributing the ball after making 88.9% of his attempted passes in the top tier of German football (stats via whoscored).
His current deal at the Bavarian club will expire at the end of this campaign which could give Arsenal a chance to land Davies on a free transfer next summer.
Is Davies A Good Fit For Arsenal Boss Mikel Arteta?
Davies is a tough-tackling defender who can scan the danger well to secure the ball back for his team on the defensive end of the field. He doesn’t mind clearing the danger when needed and has got the eye to set up a few promising chances for his teammates in the final third.
The Canada international can make some driving runs with the ball on the left wing. Davies is primarily a left-back but can also operate as a left-sided wide player if told to do so. However, it remains to be seen whether he can make a smooth transition to life in the Premier League if Arsenal manage to lure him to the English capital next summer.
At 23, Davies has his best years ahead of him which makes him a good fit for the North London club‘s needs in the long run. He might even help the Gunners challenge for some major honours in the coming seasons. Thus, Mikel Arteta would be wise to snap him up in the summer of 2025.
