- Chelsea, Manchester United and PSG are all interested in signing want away Real Madrid star Asensio
- The 22-year-old won two straight Champions League titles with Los Blancos
- He is currently in Russia representing the Spanish national team at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia
Premier League campaigners Manchester United have reportedly shown interest in signing Real Madrid star Marco Asensio this summer.
The Spaniard is also said to be wanted by French League champions Paris Saint Germain following the winger's unhappiness at the Bernabeu owing to his bench warming role these last few seasons.
He played a key role in Los Blancos setting an enviable record in Europe having won the Champions League three times on a row.
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However, with Gareth Bale's decision to remain at the club next season, the 22-year-old's chances of getting enough playing time might be in doubt.
Meanwhile, the Galacticos are still planning to sign world's most expensive player Neymar before new season and that could see Asensio relegated more to the bench.
Meanwhile, Real are poised to lose one of their players to either of Manchester United or Chelsea as both sides are planning to strengthen their squad for next term.
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According to Daily Star, the Red Devils have already concluded plans to to offload Anthony Martial to allow new player take the position, and the Spanish national team player would certainly fancy his chances of getting into the team under Mourinho.
On the other hand, the Blues are still struggling to keep their star player Eden Hazard, but if they fail to stop the Belgian from leaving, they will need a replacement urgently, and former Real Mallorca star Asensio seem a perfect fit for the club.
Similar in style to Hazard, the forward an play anywhere across the front line.
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The Blues' managerial situation could be a hindrance however with Maurizio Sarri still unconfirmed as new manager.
Paris St-Germain could throw a spanner of the works, however.
El Gol Digital report that the Ligue 1 champions are the final team to be eyeing Asensio ahead of a potential summer swoop.
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NAIJ.com earlier reported that Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio could be on his way to reigning Premier League champions Chelsea at the end of the season.
The Blues are said to have tabled massive £132 million offer for Real Madrid for the possibility of them signing the player this summer according to Don Balon.
Asensio, 22, has been heavily linked with a move away from the Bernabeu in recent months following his limited playing time at the club.
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