Man Utd ‘keen to sign Marco Asensio in coming days’ with Real Madrid star available for free transfer in summer
MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping to sign Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio in the next few DAYS, according to reports.
The 26-year-old Spaniard has just six months left on his current contract with the LaLiga giants.
It means that from January 1 he will be allowed to speak to non-Spanish clubs.
According to Sport, Man Utd are keen to tie down the Real Madrid man before he becomes a free agent in the summer.
The Red Devils missed out on Cody Gakpo after Liverpool swooped in to agree a deal for the Dutchman.
And now Asensio is being looked at by those inside Old Trafford once more.
The Spanish international’s agent, Jorge Mendes, was willing to sell his client to United last summer.
However, the player reportedly wanted to see if his wage demands could be met by Real.
Now it appears the 14-time European champions will not adhere to his request, he looks set to be moving on.
And Man Utd are one of the few clubs who could afford Asensio’s wages – currently thought to be around £120,000 per week.
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Asensio joined Real Madrid from Mallorca for around £3.5million in 2014.
He has contributed 52 goals and 27 assists in 250 appearances for the club.
And his trophy cabinet since arriving at the Bernabeu includes three LaLiga titles and three Champions Leagues.
So far this year, Arsenal and Barcelona have both been linked with moves for him.