Real Madrid have upped their interest in Bayern Munich’s David Alaba, with a club director having met the player’s father on more than one occasion, according to reports Spain.
AS claim Jose Angel Sanchez — who has recently been in talks with agent Mino Raiola with regards to the future of client, Paul Pogba — spoke to George Alaba about his son’s future in meeting which took place in Munich and Vienna.
Bayern are adamant they don’t want to sell the Austrian, but would discuss a possible sale should they receive an offer of around 63.5million.
But Sanchez is trying to start the bidding at £40m.
Alaba Senior is reported to be open to the idea that David could move to Madrid and listened to the offer “with interest”.
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However, Bayern Munich have reiterated their policy that they will never be bullied into selling a player they’d like to keep.
Executive director, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge was asked about the potential departure of Alaba to the Spanish giants back on June 7, and replied: “We have closed the door.
“We have a good relationship with Real Madrid.
“Since 2008, in Europe, it is well-known we do not sell any player against our will.”
Alaba, 23, is an integral player Bayern and Austria’s star man at Euro 2016.
One of his greatest assets is his versatility.
Alaba can play as a central defender, full back and central midfielder.
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