A Twitter exchange between two Newcastle United fans epitomised how far the club has come in the past year. Having a heated debate about whether the Magpies should sign Marco Asensio or Moussa Diaby was a pipe dream 12 months ago.
Reports have linked both European stars with Newcastle as Eddie Howe and the recruitment team aim to bolster their attacking options. The prospect of enticing Asensio, a three-time Champions League winner, from Real Madrid, was pure fantasy under Mike Ashley - but not anymore.
Spanish outlet AS claims Liverpool, AC Milan and Arsenal are rivals for the 26-year-old’s signature. With one year left on his contract at the Bernabeu, Asensio could be available for a cut-price fee. ChronicleLive understands his agent, Horacio Gaggioli, is flirting with a move to the Premier League.
