Liverpool and AC Milan are reportedly interested in signing 22-year-old Spanish defender Raul Asencio from Real Madrid in the summer transfer window.
According to an update by reputed Spanish journalist Edu Aguirre on El Chiringuito TV, Raul Asencio has piqued the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe with his exploits for Real Madrid. The 22-year-old defender has emerged as a target for Liverpool and AC Milan, with the two European bigwigs hoping he does not sign a new contract with Los Blancos.
Raul Asencio and his Real Madrid breakthrough
Raul Asencio has established himself as one of the best young prospects in La Liga since breaking into the first-team squad at Real Madrid. A native of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the Spaniard spent his formative years in his homeland, passing through the academies at three clubs and graduating from the fabled La Fabrica division at Real Madrid.
The 22-year-old had to bide his time before breaking into the first-team squad at Real Madrid, making his senior bow for Los Blancos this season. An injury crisis has benefited Asensio, who has amassed over 2,000 minutes of game time across 30 appearances in all competitions while chipping in with two assists.
Meanwhile, Asencio’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. Liverpool and AC Milan are among the prospective suitors vying for the Real Madrid defender’s signature heading into the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the reigning La Liga champions want to tie the Spanish centre-back to a new contract, with his current deal running out in less than 18 months.
A man in demand
Liverpool’s interest in Raul Asencio is understandable. The Reds are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Virgil van Dijk’s long-term future. Even if the Liverpool captain pens a new contract, he is approaching the twilight of his career. So, the Merseyside outfit should sign a young centre-back, with the Real Madrid prospect emerging as a viable target.
As for AC Milan, Fikayo Tomori faces an uncertain future at San Siro. In addition, Pierre Kalulu will likely leave the Serie A club on a permanent deal in the summer transfer window. So, Asencio is an option worth considering for AC Milan.
Liverpool and AC Milan hope the 22-year-old Spaniard does not sign a new contract with Real Madrid. If the two parties do not seal an agreement in the coming months, he will have entered the final year of his contract. So, it will be interesting to see what the future has in store for the Spanish centre-back.
