Daily Schmankerl: Manchester United set to offer "blank check" to Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies; Liverpool scoping Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck; Did FC Barcelona turn down 250 million for Yamine Lamal?; and MORE!

Manchester United is ready to satisfy Alphonso Davies' wage demands with a blank cheque, hoping to lure him away from Real Madrid to Old Trafford.

After a challenging three seasons, Davies has shown marked improvement recently, with better possession management, smarter passing decisions, and enhanced positional play.

Liverpool is considering Nico Schlotterbeck as a potential replacement for Virgil van Dijk with an offer of around €50m, despite competition from Newcastle United.

Schlotterbeck has proven to be a critical player for Dortmund, showcasing fluctuations in performance but retaining value as Liverpool seeks reinforcements.

Read at Bavarian Football Works