Aston Villa are eyeing a surprise transfer for the Real Madrid ace who has impressed this season
Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing promising Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio during the upcoming transfer window.
Spanish departure files claims Villa, under manager Unai Emery, are ready to bolster their defensive ranks with the 19-year-old talent. However, the Villans face stiff competition from Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United.
Asencio, valued at around €10m, comes with an intriguing condition: Real Madrid are expected to include a buy-back clause and retain 40% of any future sales.
This assembly highlights the whites’ belief in the young man’s potential, while leaving the door open to a possible return to the Spanish capital.
It is not the first time that the player has been linked with a move to an English club Leeds United and West Ham showed strong interest last season.
Raúl Asencio: the rising star of Real Madrid
Raul Asencio has been a rising star in Real Madrid’s academy since joining during the 2017/18 season.
His impressive development earned him his senior debut last month in a La Liga clash against Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Replacing Eder Militao, Asencio wasted no time making his mark, providing a key assist for Jude Bellingham’s goal, showing great composure and vision on the big stage.
So far this season, he has 7 senior appearances in all competitions, starting 4 of them and coming off the bench in 3. The club have been very impressed by his performances and, according to Fabrizio Romano, they want to reward him with a new contract with a higher salary.
Aston Villa flying high under Unai Emery
Aston Villa have been flying high under Unai Emery, making their presence felt in both domestic and European competitions. This season, the club currently sit sixth in the Premier League table with 25 points (7 wins, 5 losses and 4 draws), just two points behind Manchester City and three behind fourth-placed Nottingham Forest.
In their Champions League campaign, Villa’s performances have been equally impressive. They are level on points with Arsenal (3rd) and Bayer Leverkusen (4th) in a very competitive group, having secured a memorable win over Bayern Munich and a draw against Juventus.
While Villa’s form has been solid, recent setbacks, including a 2-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest, underline the importance of strengthening the depth of their squad. The addition of Raul Asencio could offer a long-term solution to bolster their backline, providing quality and youth to Emery’s squad.
With Nottingham Forest and Newcastle also chasing the young Spaniard, Villa will need to move quickly to secure his signature. If successful, Asencio could play a vital role in Emery’s ambitious project at Villa Park as the team continue to push for Champions League qualification and European success.
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