Real Madrid are reportedly open to sell Marco Asensio in the January transfer window and Arsenal could revive their interest in the Spain international. The Gunners were linked with Asensio in the summer but a move never managed to materialise and he remained in Madrid.
Arsenal are said to be keen on signing a new winger next month to add further strength to Mikel Arteta's squad. Shakhtar Donetsk's Mykhaylo Mudryk has been one main name linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, but the recruitment team are expected to have alternative options in place if required.
Asensio's future with Madrid looks set to be a highly-discussed topic throughout the January transfer window as finding starts hard to come by under Carlo Ancelotti. The 26-year-old has made only three starts for Los Blancos this term with Vinicius Junior, Federico Valverde and Rodrygo all preferred.
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After netting in Spain's 7-0 group stage win over Costa Rica, interest in Asensio has re-sparked. And according to reports in Spain, Madrid are willing to cash in on Asensio in January to raise funds to hijack Liverpool's deal for Jude Bellingham.
The European champions are understood to be very keen on the England international after his outstanding World Cup performances but face tough competition from Jurgen Klopp's side. MundoDeportivo have reported that Asensio joins Alvaro Odriozola, Jesus Vallejo and Dani Ceballos as players up for sale in January.
Asensio's contract expires in six months' time meaning the Gunners could snatch the winger on a cheap fee. However, with Arteta's men deep into their first title fight since 2016, more bodies in the forward line are required after Gabriel Jesus' injury.
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