MX23RW : Monday, November 4 21:43:10| >> :120:12097:12097:

Barcelona 'in talks with Marco Asensio over Camp Nou move'

Barcelona 'in talks with Marco Asensio over Camp Nou move'
© Reuters
Barcelona are in discussions over a possible move for Real Madrid attacker Marco Asensio this summer, according to a report.

Barcelona are reportedly keen to sign Real Madrid attacker Marco Asensio on a free transfer this summer.

The Spain international's contract at Bernabeu is due to expire at the end of June, meaning that, as it stands, he will become a free agent at the end of the 2022-23 campaign.

According to Sport, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has placed a contract offer on the table for Asensio, but the attacker is not prepared to accept the current terms.

The 27-year-old's demands are said to be 'greater' than what the club are prepared to pay, which could lead to him ending his association with the Spanish and European champions this summer.

Asensio has recently appointed Jorge Mendes as his new agent, and it is alleged that there have been discussions with Barcelona over a possible move to Camp Nou.

Real Madrid's Marco Asensio pictured on October 25, 2022© Reuters

The report claims that signing a new deal at Real Madrid or moving to Barcelona are both possibilities at this stage, while a number of Premier League clubs are said to be closely monitoring the developments.

Asensio has again been a regular for Los Blancos this season, making 22 appearances in all competitions, contributing three goals and five assists in the process.

However, the former Mallorca youngster has only started three La Liga matches this term, with Federico Valverde and Rodrygo both ahead of him in the pecking order for the right-sided attacking role.

Asensio was named in the XI against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, though, and he provided an assist for Karim Benzema in a 2-0 victory for Carlo Ancelotti's side at San Mames.

In total, the Spaniard has represented Real Madrid on 257 occasions in all competitions since his arrival in 2015, contributing 52 goals and 29 assists in the process.

Real Madrid's Marco Asensio pictured in August 2022© Reuters

Towards the end of last year, Asensio refused to rule out the possibility of making the move to Barcelona.

"I haven't thought about it. I can't give you an answer right now. Many friends have told me about the news that Barca want to sign me," Asensio told COPE at the time.

"I've received about 200 messages. There are a lot of rumours and a lot of things we don't know. In 2023 I will be able to sign with any club because my contract ends."

As it stands, Asensio is able to speak to non-Spanish clubs about a pre-contract, and the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and AC Milan have previously been credited with an interest in his services.

Barcelona are said to have been in the running to sign the attacker from Mallorca in 2014, but the Catalan outfit were not prepared to pay the asking price at the time.

ID:505021:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect5010:

Marco Asensio future - Click here for more stories

Click here for more stories about Jorge Mendes

Click here for more stories about Arsenal

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni during the warm up before the match on September 3, 2022
Read Next:
Real Madrid missing four players for Madrid derby but Alaba returns
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool108111961325
2Manchester CityMan City1072121111023
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest10541147719
4Chelsea105322012818
5Arsenal105321711618
6Aston Villa105321715218
7Tottenham HotspurSpurs1051422111116
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton104421714316
9Bournemouth104331312115
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle104331010015
11Brentford94141818013
12Fulham93331212012
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd10334912-312
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham103251319-611
15Leicester CityLeicester102441418-410
16Everton102351017-79
17Crystal Palace10145813-57
18Ipswich TownIpswich100551021-115
19Southampton10118719-124
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves100371427-133


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!