Liverpool could sign Raul Asencio this summer after surprise Fabrizio Romano update – opinion

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ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYFabrizio Romano reports on X (formerly Twitter) that new boss Jose Mourinho has already planned for the 23-year-old centre-back to head out either on loan or a permanent exit.This could represent an intriguing market opportunity for Liverpool at a time when the Reds are in clear need of defensive reinforcements.Real Madrid want to offload Raul AsencioEnter the market: Raul Asencio.It feels a little strange that Los Blancos would be prepared to let go of such a young, talented option in their squad. Permanent/loan depending on proposals but exit also depends on player’s decision.

But we suppose it’s Madrid’s risk to take!Want more Empire of the Kop coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustShould Liverpool consider signing Asencio?Liverpool are, indeed, short defensively – a point bluntly, and correctly, made by Arne Slot’s successor, Andoni Iraola.It’ll all come down to price, but if Asencio is anything close to Transfermarkt’s valuation of €20m [£17m], it’s definitely an option worth considering in the current market.

But, despite some very inconsistent periods, when he’s on form, his presence is very noticeable. So, it just comes down to whether our recruitment team believe Raul Asencio is a market opportunity worth investing in.£42m doesn’t feel like “break the bank money” for a player who’s capable of elite performance at a club that comes with pressure to match.