Aston Villa are ready to offer huge wages to Real Madrid star forward Marco Asensio as they look to land him in a Bosman move.
According to Football Insider, Aston Villa are keen on having Marco Asensio in their ranks ahead of next season. The 27-year-old winger’s future at Real Madrid is uncertain, and he could be on the move in the upcoming transfer window as a free agent. Meanwhile, there are numerous clubs keen on having him at their disposal.
Asensio came through the ranks at RCD Mallorca before joining Real Madrid back in the summer of 2015. He was sent out on loan immediately after joining Los Blancos. The 27-year-old started featuring in their first team in the following season and went from strength to strength.
The Spanish international managed to impress one and all with his performances and became a regular feature in their first team. However, his game time take a major hit following numerous injuries. In the ongoing season, Asensio has 20 goal contributions in his 50 appearances where he has been on the pitch for under 2,000 minutes.
While the Spain international was keen on continuing at Real Madrid, their contract extension offer didn’t please him and he has rejected it. With his £165,000-a-week contract set to expire in the upcoming month, the 27-year-old is free to join any club he desires.
There are multiple clubs who are interested in his services. And they are all well aware of the situation and the fact that he will be available as a free agent. Recent reports have claimed that PSG are in advanced talks to sign him.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa are one of the clubs keen on having the 27-year-old in their ranks. Emery is looking for attacking reinforcement and believes Asensio could be a great addition to his arsenal. The Spain international is a versatile player who can feature in multiple roles, and he will add a lot of goals to his team.
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With Philippe Coutinho likely to leave the club, the Real Madrid forward could be an ideal replacement. And he can even help them take the next step. Reports suggest Villa are ready to break the bank and offer him £165,000-a-week to lure him to the club amidst interest from some of the biggest clubs in Europe.
