Real Madrid Willing to Sell Raul Asencio as Intermediaries Sound Out Liverpool

Intermediaries have approached Liverpool over a potential transfer for Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio after the Spanish club signaled a willingness to sanction his departure following internal squad discussions.

The 23-year-old centre-back, who featured in more than 30 matches for Real Madrid last season, was informed in direct talks with the club’s Portuguese manager that he does not figure in long-term first-team plans, despite high regard for his abilities.

Real Madrid’s willingness to listen to offers stems from a recent defensive restructuring at the Santiago Bernabeu. The arrivals of Ibrahima Konate, Marc Cucurella, and Denzel Dumfries have created a crowded defensive hierarchy, significantly diminishing Asencio’s pathway to regular playing time.

Liverpool were alerted to Asencio’s potential availability by representatives aware of the Premier League club’s desire to bolster their defensive depth. Head coach Andoni Iraola has long admired the defender’s tactical versatility, specifically his capacity to operate at both centre-back and right-back.

While Liverpool remain receptive to monitoring the market opportunity, formal negotiations between the clubs have not advanced. Asencio remains intent on staying in the Spanish capital to compete for his position, stalling immediate progress on a prospective deal.