Bayern Munich’s David Alaba puts top clubs on red alert by admitting he may soon ‘look for a new challenge’

DAVID ALABA has put top clubs on red alert by admitting he may soon be "looking for a new challenge".

The versatile Austrian, 25, would not be short on suitors should he look to leave the Allianz Arena, with Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona all ready pounce.

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However, he has played for Bayern Munich his entire career, and has so far never come close to leaving.

But his latest comments appear to suggest he could be open to a move in the future.

He told Austrian newspaper : "I am aware that this decision will come to me.

"I still feel very comfortable here, but I can also imagine taking a different path, taking the next step or looking for a new challenge.

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"But I leave that decision open. I have goals for this season that I want to achieve, so there's no room for that right now."

Alaba plays mostly at left-back for the Bavarians, however he would prefer to play in central midfield like he does for Austria.

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He added: "It is still no secret that I feel very comfortable [in midfield].

"But we all know that here at Bayern Munich on the left side with [Franck] Ribery or [Kingsley] Coman works very well and maybe I am one of the best in the world in this position."