The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Newcastle to compete with AC Milan for Asensio’s signature
AC Milan are set to face competition from Newcastle United to sign Real Madrid winger Marco Asensio, as has been reported by Calciomercato.
Asensio first joined Real Madrid from RCD Mallorca in 2015 but now seems destined to leave the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, with his current contract expiring at the end of the season.
– Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.)
One of the most heavily linked clubs has been AC Milan, who would likely be especially keen to sign the Spain international if interest in Rafael Leao eventually materialises into a transfer that is unwanted by the Rossoneri.
The Serie A side is not going to have things all their own way, though, and will need to shake off competition from a Newcastle side that has shown their pulling power since their change of ownership.
This comes with the 26-year-old Asensio struggling for meaningful game time, having managed just 104 minutes across nine appearances in all competitions so far this season.
The longest he’s been on the pitch in one match for Los Blancos this term is when he played 26 minutes and scored against RB Leipzig. Asensio came on in the 88th minute of Real Madrid’s big win over Barcelona in Sunday’s El Clasico.
Despite the current lack of opportunities to showcase his talents on the biggest stages, Asensio still has interest from clubs looking to sign him as a free agent in the summer.
