REAL MADRID ace Marco Asensio is set to sign a three-year contract extension at the Bernabeu, according to reports.
The Spaniard, 26, has been linked with a move to Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham since bursting onto the scene at Los Blancos in 2016.
According to SER, however, Real want to hold showdown talks with the winger’s representatives to extend his stay in Madrid – including a bumper pay rise.
The Spain international has struggled to break into Carlo Ancelotti’s line-up with Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior and 2022 Ballon d’Or Winner Karim Benzema ahead of him in the pecking order.
Previous reports suggested Asensio wasn’t with his bit-part role in the team – but he appears to have changed his mind after a string of opportunities off the bench.
Therefore, the versatile attacker could put pen to paper on a new deal with the reigning European champions.
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His agent Jorge Mendes, though, appears to want a longer deal with an even higher wage bill.
Nevertheless, Real are keen to hold on to Asensio and will push for a response before the 2022 World Cup – with the star tipped to be called up by Spain boss Luis Enrique.
Arsenal appear keen on adding more firepower up front with the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard firing on all cylinders already.
The same goes for Tottenham, who want to add reinforcement next to Harry Kane, Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski.
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Liverpool, on the other hand, are still looking for someone to restore Sadio Mane’s influence down the wings.
Plus, manager Jurgen Klopp recently lost Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota to injury.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
