Transfer Talk – Newcastle vs AC Milan for Madrid’s Asensio
The summer transfer window is closed for major leagues in Europe. However, with one eye on January, there’s a lot of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, whereabouts and, of course, deals!
TOP STORY: Newcastle to rival AC Milan for Asensio signing
AC Milan set to face competition from Newcastle United to sign Real Madrid winger Marco Asensioas has been reported by Calciomercato.
Asensio first joined Real Madrid from RCD Mallorca in 2015 but now looks set to leave the Santiago Bernabeu stadium with his current contract expiring at the end of the season.
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AC Milan are one of the most linked clubs, who are likely to be particularly keen on signing the Spain international if he is interested in Raphael Leao ultimately materializes in a transfer not desired by the Rossoneri.
However, the Serie A side won’t have things their way and will have to get rid of competition from a Newcastle side who have shown their power of attraction since changing ownership.
That comes with Asensio, 26, struggling for meaningful playing time, having managed just 104 minutes in nine appearances in all competitions so far this season.
Longest time on the pitch in a game since Los Blancos this term is when he played 26 minutes and scored against RB Leipzig. Asensio came on as an 88th-minute substitute in Real Madrid’s big win over Barcelona in Sunday’s Clasico.
Despite the current lack of opportunities to showcase his talents on the biggest stages, Asensio is still attracting interest from clubs who are looking for the signee as a free agent this summer.
GOSSIP PAPER
– AC Milan is expected to hold a meeting with Raphael Leao‘s agent on a contract renewal and want talks to be over by the time the World Cup in Qatar is played, reports Tutosport. The winger’s current deal expires in 2024 and the two sides are closing in on a wage deal, with Milan ready to guarantee him €6m a year, although there are other factors as well to settle.
– Work is underway to expand mason mountcontract of — by Fabrice Romain, owners, board and manager of Chelsea all agree that this is a priority for the club. The England international has scored twice for Chelsea and provided three more assists in all competitions this term, and his current deal runs until the summer of 2024.
– If a good enough offer arrives, Juventus will push for Moise Kean to leave the club, reports Calciomercato, adding there is a €30m repayment obligation for his loan from Everton. There has been loan interest from the Premier League in recent months, but it hasn’t been enough to convince the striker to leave.
– AC Milan want to sign Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus Played in January after being impressed by the 26-year-old, report Calciomercato. The two clubs enjoy a positive relationship and are expected to meet soon to discuss various situations, with Milan being the most interested in Loftus-Cheek.
– Bodo/Glimt forward Ola Solbakken will join Roma very soon, according to Calciomercatowho adds that he totally agrees with the Giallorossi before joining them as a free agent in January. They managed to complete the deal as Solbakken preferred to join Jose Mourinho rather than move to Napoli.