Arsenal are still looking for potential summer signings and are still interested in Real Madrid’s Marco Asensio. Madrid intends to release Asensio this summer.
Despite being a member of three Champions League-winning teams while in Madrid, he has become a bit-part player under Carlo Ancelotti, though he did start and score in a 6-0 win this weekend. According to Tuttomercatoweb, Arsenal is interested in signing Asensio during the summer transfer window.
Excellent quality Asensio has been linked with a move to Arsenal on numerous occasions. Indeed, it was only in February that reports surfaced that his agents had traveled to London to meet with clubs. Because the Spanish star has yet to sign a new contract with Real Madrid, a free transfer is possible this summer.
UEFA Champions League match between Liverpool and Real Madrid David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images photo AC Milan are rumored to be interested in signing the attacking midfielder.
TMW claims that Arsenal is also “strongly interested.” Asensio’s demise in Madrid comes as a surprise to Vicente del Bosque, who praised him as a “world-class” player.
Asensio, who is still only 27, has some of his best years ahead of him. With Arsenal on course to win the Premier League, the Spanish star may see The Emirates as an ideal destination. TBR Opinion: Asensio is an excellent operator. It’s perplexing that Real Madrid does not want to keep Marco Asensio.
This is a player who can play in a variety of midfield and forward positions and has generally performed well. Arsenal would gain another player known for his ability to win if they were to sign Asensio. This mentality has been crucial this season, with players like Zinchenko and Jesus bringing it to the table. There will be few free transfers better than Asensio for Arsenal to consider.
