Newcastle are strong contenders to sign rumoured Liverpool target Marco Asensio, according to reports from Spain.
AS claims there is still plenty of uncertainty over the 26-year-old's future as he enters the final year of his current deal. He last signed a contract in 2017 and will be available on a free transfer next summer if he does not put pen to paper on fresh terms.
The report states it is the player's 'preference' to remain at the Bernabeu beyond next season, but he is aware there will be plenty of interest from other clubs if he is to move on. While Liverpool are among those to be linked in the past, it has now been reported AC Milan and Newcastle currently lead the chase.
