Florentino Ruled It out, but He Would Activate His Clause to Transfer Him Unexpectedly

One of the most interesting transfers Real Madrid had orchestrated for the 2025 summer market could end up in vain sooner than it seemed. The transfer of Alphonso Davies as a free agent has fluctuated considerably since the start of the current season, something that is not well-received in the Valdebebas offices.

From Madrid's board of directors, they want to have the assurance that the '19' Bavarian won't end up renewing with Munich before his contract expires. The information published recently about the positions between the defender's camp and the offices of Säbener Straße, they would have prepared an offer similar to the wing-back's demands.

Madrid already sent the contract offer they would have in case he dons the Meringue jersey. While it's true that they are still waiting for a direct reply from Davies himself, they have also informed the North American that they won't increase that offer. If he truly wants to play in Santiago Bernabéu changing room, he will accept the Meringue offer without looking back.

He hasn't done it yet, and the scenario is becoming less favorable. However, the executives led by Florentino want to 'tie' Davies before the end of January as they did with Trent Alexander-Arnold just two weeks ago. While the debate with the Canadian continues, the Meringue talent scouts have set to work.

(Almost) Impossible dilemma

The workers led by Juni Calafat have put forward the 'plan B' listed among the future prospects of the Madrid entity: Miguel Gutiérrez. The '3' from Girona, a player trained in La Fábrica, left for the Catalan team in the summer of 2022. Since then, he has experienced a fantastic competitive growth that has placed him as one of the best players in LaLiga.

His incorporation, for just eight million euros, would fit all the demands of the renewed transfer policy. Not only because he is a Spanish player eligible to be selected by Luis de la Fuente. Also because his performance in the national elite would be fierce competition for Ferland Mendy and Fran García.

Madrid could have two offensive-minded full-backs as happened not long ago: Fran García himself, seeking to take the starting position from Ferland Mendy, and Miguel Gutiérrez. While trying to secure the transfer of Alphonso Davies, the focus of the merengue leaders has shifted to Girona's '3'.

The assessment of the pertinence of his arrival, a debate that has arisen a few days ago within the white leadership, leans in favor of his return. However, that circumstance will only occur as long as the arrival of Alphonso Davies can't be achieved, because the Canadian remains the priority target for the left-back position.