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Manchester United dealt transfer blow as Newcastle join race for Real Madrid star Marco Asensio.
Manchester United dealt transfer blow as Newcastle join race for Real Madrid star Marco Asensio. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO/AFP via Getty Images)

Manchester United dealt transfer blow as Newcastle join race for Real Madrid star Marco Asensio

According to the Spanish media outlet AS (h/t Metro), Manchester United have received a blow in their pursuit of Real Madrid star Marco Asensio as Newcastle have joined the race to sign him. He looks to be nearing the exit doors at Santiago Bernabeu, with his future hanging in the balance right now.

Asensio is in line to become a free agent next summer, and there have been no signs that an extension is on the cards. Moreover, Real have also slapped a feasible price tag worth £25million, which has put clubs like Man United and the Toons on red alert.

They are not alone, though, as Arsenal and AC Milan are also in the running for the Spanish international as of now. Liverpool have been touted as a potential destination, but it has since then been claimed that they are not chasing after Asensio ahead of the next season.

Manchester United dealt transfer blow as Newcastle join race for Real Madrid star Marco Asensio.
Manchester United are also linked with Marco Asensio. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Asensio, a good option for Man Utd?

That being said, it is quite surprising to see that our interest in the 26-year-old is not as active as the other suitors right now. After all, we could use a right-wing addition to our squad, considering how there is a lack of natural options on that front for Erik ten Hag to choose from.

We are currently pursuing Ajax’s Antony, but his valuation of £70million is too far-fetched, which does force us to look elsewhere. Hence, it is puzzling to see how we are not targeting Asensio to a great extent, as he could be a suitable alternative if given regular opportunities.

In fact, Asensio’s valuation makes him an even more attractive prospect under our current circumstances. That is especially the case now that we have declared an attacking signing as our next priority due to Cristiano Ronaldo’s desire to leave in this summer transfer window.

Manchester United dealt transfer blow as Newcastle join race for Real Madrid star Marco Asensio.(Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Marco Asensio will see his current contract expire in 2023. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Signing Asensio would mean that ten Hag can play Marcus Rashford in a position that is more suited to him than the right-hand side of the frontline. Rashford played as a striker in the past, and he had done well when he was at his best form, especially in the 2020-21 campaign.

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That could help us deal with a situation where Ronaldo would leave Old Trafford ahead of the upcoming season. However, Newcastle United’s introduction in this pursuit would certainly trouble us if we change our stance on Los Blancos’ ace.

After all, the Magpies are a financial powerhouse indeed, although our presence in the Europa League would probably give us an edge over them on sporting terms. In any case, let’s wait and see how this situation develops in the coming days or weeks ahead.

Written by Rijo Sam Daniel

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