Arsenal are the latest team to apparently express interest in Marco Asensio, who has hinted at a summer transfer from Real Madrid.
The winger's contract at the Bernabeu is scheduled to expire after a year, and talks over an extension are currently stalled.
As a result, Real Madrid may sell Asensio rather than risk losing him for free in a year's time, with Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham all reportedly interested.
Arsenal has reportedly approached Asensio's representatives to inquire about his demands, which are now unmet by Los Blancos, according to The Mirror.
The fact that Arsenal will not be in the Champions League next season makes a move to the Emirates Stadium less appealing to him, but it is not a deal-breaker, according to the source. According to reports, the Spaniard also wants a guarantee of regular football.
Asensio is currently on international duty with Spain, but he is expected to make a decision on his future after the camp concludes.
'My contract is up in a year,' the 26-year-old stated earlier this week. 'Right now, my attention is on the national team.' We'll discuss after this is over. We'll see what I do with my life in the future. I believe there are options. There's also the possibility of staying for the remainder of my contract year.
'Rumors are an inevitable aspect of football, especially at Real Madrid. It is always linked with high-level players. It's something we'll have to accept.'
Asensio has won three La Liga titles and three Champions League titles during his seven-and-a-half years at the Bernabeu.
Last season, he only started half of Real's league games but still scored 10 goals, which was his best single-season total and more than his previous three combined.
Asensio has spent the majority of his time on the right flank, where Arsenal's Bukayo Saka is presently stationed, although he can also play on the left or as a number ten.
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