Manchester United update: Talks underway with world-class star after unexpected contract reversal

Manchester United are poised to have discussions with a globally renowned superstar, after the player had a change of heart.

The Red Devils have been rocked by the exit of Dan Ashworth as sporting director, but are pressing ahead with plans to improve Ruben Amorim's squad without him. Omar Berrada, Jason Wilcox and owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe are at the helm and looking to move the club forward.

With Amorim suffering his second successive defeat as Manchester United manager at home to Nottingham Forest at the weekend, the squad needs clear improvement – with one big name being targeted.

The Manchester United hierarchy have requested talks for unsettled superstar

With United 13th in the table, there is expected to be movement in the winter transfer window, as Ratcliffe backs his new boss.

While the club are stocked with forwards, Amorim has very few natural wing-backs to choose from in his side, aside from the ever-reliable Diogo Dalot. This may well be where United choose to invest first.

German journalist Christian Falk has posted on X (formerly Twitter) that the Red Devils has requested a meeting with Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies' agent, following a breakdown in talks between the Canadian and his employers over a renewal.

Davies is a free agent and can speak to overseas clubs from January. According to Falk, the player's agent, Nick Househ, is angry with Bayern over their latest attempts to tie Davies down to an improved deal – and meetings are now planned with United and Real Madrid.

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United have been previously linked Davies, but with Amorim's arrival, the importance of sourcing a new left wing-back has increased. The Bayern star may be able to play as one of the three attackers, too, as he does for his country.

In FourFourTwo's view, Davies would be a coup for United, though this new information may be a ploy from the player's representation in order to pressure Bayern into offering better terms.

Real Madrid have been interested in Davies for longer, while Manchester City have been linked, too. United may well face a fight to bring the 24-year-old to the Premier League.

Davies is worth €50 million, according to Transfermarkt. Next Sunday sees the Etihad Stadium host the Manchester Derby, as Premier League action returns.