Liverpool offered €120k-a-week Real Madrid defender, Andoni Iraola loves him

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With plans to sign a new defender in mind, it has been reported that Real Madrid’s €150k-a-week Raul Asencio has been offered to Liverpool. Liverpool contacted by intermediaries to sound out Raul Asencio move to Anfield According to TEAMtalk journalist Graeme Bailey, Liverpool were approached by intermediaries to sound out a move for Asencio to Anfield this summer, which they are reportedly open to.

Bailey writes: “Liverpool have been sounded out over a potential move for Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio after the Spanish international was informed he can leave the Bernabeu this summer, TEAMtalk can exclusively reveal. We understand Liverpool were intrigued when Asencio’s availability was put to them.

Despite Real Madrid’s willingness to sanction his departure, sources close to the situation insist Asencio has no desire to leave the Spanish giants and remains determined to fight for his place.” Iraola reportedly loves Asencio and sees a place for him at Liverpool Bailey continued, saying that new Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola is a huge admirer of Ascencio, which could make a move to Anfield a reality in the final few weeks of the season. “While Liverpool are monitoring the situation and were receptive when Asencio’s representatives made contact, the player’s determination to remain at Real Madrid means no formal discussions have progressed.” Liverpool are in need of a versatile defender, and Asencio is capable of playing at centre-back and right back so it would be a signing that suits Iraola’s needs.