The agent of Real Madrid star Marco Asensio will fly to the UK to hold talks with Liverpool and Arsenal over a potential move, according to reports.
Asensio, who's contract expires in June, has expressed his desire to stay with Los Blancos. However, contract negotiations have proved difficult with the 27-year-old's wage demands said to be one factor, as per Spanish news outlet MARCA.
The report also states that Asensio is keen to understand his role within the team, favouring regular first team football above all else.
Further talks have now been pushed back to March or April as Real Madrid decide on whether to offer him new terms or not.
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The Spaniard has featured more regularly under Real boss Carlo Ancelotti recently but there are still no promises that he is a part of the club's long-term plans.
Asensio has started in two of the last three La Liga matches and scored a brilliant goal in their 2-0 win over Valencia on Thursday.
In a fresh update, The Express, as per Mundo Deportivo, report that both Arsenal and Liverpool are interested in signing Asensio on a free transfer in the summer, and the player’s representative will travel to England next week to discuss terms with both clubs.
Where could Asensio go?
Asensio was rumoured with a move to Arsenal last month after it emerged that Real would be open to offers, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The report mentioned that the Gunners were waiting in the wings and 'ready to make an offer' should the opportunity arise.
Instead, Mikel Arteta signed Leandro Trossard from Brighton, along with Jorginho and Jakub Kiwior as the Gunners chase their first domestic title since 2004.
Meanwhile, Liverpool endured a quieter transfer window, only signing Netherlands international Cody Gakpo.
Jurgen Klopp was thought to be tracking Asensio last summer, with a view to signing him in the winter. However, the Reds now boast a wealth of options in attack, meaning Klopp may seek to strengthen other areas.
Asensio was also linked to the Red Devils in January, with Erik ten Hag seeking a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.
According to Spanish outlet Defensa Central, the United boss turned his attentions to Asensio after Gakpo's move to Liverpool.
The report claimed that Real Madrid would not ask for more than €15-20 million (£14-18 million) to sell the Spain international to Old Trafford in January.
It was also stated that United could afford Asensio's wage demands, believed to be around £5.4 million a year, and would therefore be able to get a deal done.
However, Ten Hag opted for Wout Weghorst on loan instead, favouring to sign an out and out striker in the summer.
Topics: Marco Asensio, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti, Mikel Arteta, Jurgen Klopp, La Liga, Premier League, Football, Transfers
Joe Adams