Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing promising Real Madrid defender Raul Asensio during the upcoming transfer window.
Spanish Outlets Pick up and drop off service Claims Villa, under manager Unai Emery, are keen to bolster their defensive ranks with the 19-year-old talent. However, Villa face stiff competition from Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United.
Asensio is worth around €10 million and comes with an interesting condition: Real Madrid are expected to include a buy-back clause and retain 40% of any future sale.
The arrangement underlines Real Madrid’s belief in the youngster’s potential and leaves the door open for a return to the Spanish capital.
This is not the first time the player has been linked with a move to an English club, with both Leeds United and West Ham United showing keen interest in him last season.
Raul Asensio: Real Madrid’s rising star
Raul Asensio has been a rising star in Real Madrid’s youth academy since joining in the 2017/18 season.
His impressive development earned him a La Liga debut against Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu last month.
Asensio came on as Eder Militao’s replacement and wasted no time in providing a crucial assist for Jude Bellingham’s goal, showing great composure and vision on the big stage.
So far this season, he has achieved Made 7 appearances in all competitions, 4 as a starter and 3 as a substitute. The club were impressed with his performance, according to Fabrizio Romano. Want to reward him with a new contract with a higher salary.
Aston Villa soar under Emery
Aston Villa have developed rapidly under Emery, performing well in both domestic and European competitions. This season, the club currently ranks sixth in the Premier League with 25 points (7 wins, 5 losses and 4 draws), only 2 points behind Manchester City and 3 points behind fourth-placed Nottingham Forest.
In the Champions League, Villa’s performance was equally impressive. They are level on points with Arsenal (3rd) and Bayer Leverkusen (4th) in a competitive group and have already recorded a memorable win against Bayern Munich and a draw against Juventus.
While Villa’s form has been consistent, recent setbacks – such as the 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest – have highlighted the importance of bolstering squad depth. The addition of Raul Asensio could provide a long-term solution to strengthen their defence, providing quality and youth to Unai Emery’s side.
With Nottingham Forest and Newcastle also chasing the young Spaniard, Villa will need to move quickly to sign him. If successful, Asensio will play a vital role in Emery’s ambitious project at Villa Park as the team continue their push for Champions League qualification and European glory.
