Newcastle ‘launch £24m bid for Real Madrid star Marco Asensio after holding talks over Arsenal transfer target’
NEWCASTLE are reportedly targeting a £24million swoop for Real Madrid ace Marco Asensio.
The 26-year-old has previously been linked with a move to Arsenal.
But now Newcastle have lodged a £24m bid for the Spanish international, according to .
He is claimed to be one of four players Real Madrid want to get rid of this summer, alongside Mariano Diaz, Dani Ceballos and Borja Majoral.
Asensio though is the most likely to depart first after drawing admiring glances from the Premier League.
However, Real Madrid and Newcastle are off in their valuations of the playmaker.
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Reports suggest Real Madrid want £30m to part ways with Asensio - £6m more than what Toon are currently offering.
That's despite the Spanish giants wanting to cash in this summer.
Discussions between the two clubs are said to be ongoing regarding a potential transfer.
Asensio's current contract expires at the end of the upcoming season, meaning he can leave for free in 12 months' time.
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It's claimed Asensio himself would prefer to see out his contract at the Bernabeu and leave for nothing next summer.
Asensio was offered a new deal by Real but he missed the June 30 deadline to put pen to paper as he reportedly wanted a wage increase.
Previous reports suggest Liverpool and AC Milan are also interested in the three-time Champions League winner.