Aside from club stalwarts like Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller, and Harry Kane, the rest of Bayern Munich’s squad will reportedly be reevaluated at the end of the season. According to Cricket Exchange, this could result in several departures—including Alphonso Davies. While Bayern would ideally like to retain their Canadian full-back, negotiations have stalled due to a significant gap between the two sides. Previously, Davies and the club had agreed in principle to a €12 million annual salary, but talks collapsed after Hasan Salihamidžić was dismissed from his sporting director role.

Since then, discussions have gone nowhere. Cricket Exchange users note that under the influence of his agent, Davies’ demands have become more ambitious, putting mounting pressure on Bayern. If an agreement isn’t reached soon, the club may be forced to sell. Fortunately for Bayern, Real Madrid remains interested and could provide a landing spot. But there’s been a shift—Davies’ financial expectations have soared to staggering levels.

He’s now seeking at least €13 million net per year, up from the €12 million figure previously discussed. If that’s after tax, the gross amount would approach €26 million annually—an astronomical number by Bundesliga and even La Liga standards. Even Real Madrid, known for its financial muscle, would balk at those figures. For context, Toni Kroos is Real Madrid’s top earner at €24 million gross, while the next tier includes Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, Luka Modrić, and David Alaba.

It’s a stretch to expect Real to offer Davies top-tier pay right out of the gate. Unlike Alaba, who joined on a free transfer, Davies would still require a substantial transfer fee. That alone makes this a complicated deal. At just 23 years old, Davies is seeking a contract that could rival Kylian Mbappé’s wage structure—something neither Bayern nor Real Madrid are likely to agree to. The numbers simply don’t add up.

Moreover, Davies’ recent performances have been less convincing. Once hailed as a game-changer, his dip in form has caused some Bayern fans to sour on him. Many now believe that selling him might be the better option. Some would even prefer he move to Madrid than stay and risk dragging the team down. When demands get too lofty, even loyal fans begin to question loyalty.

Cricket Exchange suggests that unless Davies is willing to compromise, even Real Madrid may back off—unless he’s available on a free. At this stage, only the Saudi Pro League—with its deep pockets and appetite for marquee signings—may be willing to meet his financial terms. If Davies is chasing a record-breaking payday, Saudi Arabia could be the only destination ready to write that check.