Liverpool transfer news: Real Madrid make Marco Asensio decision amid Reds interest
LIVERPOOL transfer target Marco Asensio could be heading to Anfield this summer, reports in Spain claim.
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The winger has been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent weeks, with Real Madrid preparing for a summer shake-up.
Reports in Spain yesterday claimed Liverpool are willing to pay £158m to land the 22-year-old this summer, with Jurgen Klopp a big admirer of Asensio.
And according to Spanish newspaper Sport, Asensio’s possible exit is solely down to Real president Florentino Perez’s pursuit of PSG’s Neymar.
Perez knows the French giants will demand at least £264m (€300m) for the Brazil international this summer should they decide to sell the world’s most expensive player.
And he’s willing to sell Asensio, one of Real’s prized assets, to complete his dream move for ex-Barcelona star Neymar.
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Liverpool transfer news: Real Madrid will sell Marco Asensio to fund a deal for Neymar
It’s claimed that Neymar is considering leaving PSG this summer, with the forward keen to join a more competitive league.
Neymar could pocket the same wage at Real under Julen Lopetegui, as well as becoming the long-term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo at the Bernabeu.
Asensio has been vocal on his future in recent weeks, with the Spain star revealing he’s focused on the World Cup in Russia.
When asked about his Real future and Liverpool’s interest, Asensio said: "Liverpool? When the World Cup is over, we'll talk about that sort of thing, now I'm focused on selection.”
Should Liverpool sign Asensio, he would become the Reds’ third summer signing, following Fabinho and Naby Keita to Anfield.