Bayern Munich are reportedly closing in on the signing of Vancouver Whitecaps sensation Alphonse Davies.
According to Kristian Dyer of The Athletic, the German champions are ready to pay a Major League Soccer-record fee for the forward, with an initial $12 million said to be on the table. It's added the price of the transfer may rise based on performance-based add-ons.
"Sources say that multiple Premier League clubs have expressed interest in Davies, but the player may have difficulty getting a work permit in England," continued Dyer. "As such, Bayern Munich...is an ideal fit for the emerging talent.